BAYOU BLACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bayou Black Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Terrebonne Parish school district, located in Houma, LA with about 188 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Bayou Black Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bayou Black Elementary School is a public school located in Houma, Louisiana, serving the local community within the Terrebonne Parish School District. Situated along Bayou Black Drive, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for students in the area, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. Like many schools in the region, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood by providing a structured learning space that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social growth for its student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its students within the broader framework of the Terrebonne Parish school system. By integrating local community values with state-mandated curriculum standards, Bayou Black Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school. Its location in Houma reflects the school’s dedication to serving families in a culturally rich area of South Louisiana, maintaining a focus on accessibility, student engagement, and the development of essential life skills during the formative primary school years.

For more information, contact Bayou Black Elementary School at (985) 872-2460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.