Serving 457 students in grades 2-3, W.s. Lafargue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Our mission is to achieve optimal success for all!
School Rankings
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#891 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
61%
42%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.s. Lafargue Elementary School's ranking?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is ranked #891 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W.s. Lafargue Elementary School often compared to?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Elementary School, Thibodaux Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
457 students attend W.s. Lafargue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W.s. Lafargue Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.s. Lafargue Elementary School offer ?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.s. Lafargue Elementary School part of?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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