Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Indian Bayou Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Bayou Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Indian Bayou Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Indian Bayou Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Bayou Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
3%
41%
White
92%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Bayou Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Bayou Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Indian Bayou Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Bayou Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles M. Burke Elementary School, North Vermilion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Indian Bayou Elementary School?
242 students attend Indian Bayou Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Indian Bayou Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Bayou Elementary School?
Indian Bayou Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Bayou Elementary School offer ?
Indian Bayou Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Bayou Elementary School part of?
Indian Bayou Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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