W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Thibodaux, LA Grades 02–03 Suburb: Midsize Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA SchoolScore™ C (66)
  • 457 Students
  • 29.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • 02–03 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (985)447-9292 Phone
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W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 02–03 SchoolScore™ C (66)
457
Students
29.5
Teachers
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
(985)447-9292
Phone

W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is a public school administered by the Lafourche Parish district in Thibodaux, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 02–03.

Key statistics: 457 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
457.0
State avg: 457.0
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 12% worse
Free Lunch %
82.9%
State avg: 71.8%
▲ 15% worse
School Details
School Name
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220090000709
State School ID
LA-029-029012
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
700 Plantation Road
City
Thibodaux
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70301
County
Lafourche Parish
Metro Area
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22002
State Leg. Lower
22051
Latitude
29.78139
Longitude
-90.83062
Grades Offered
2nd 3rd
👥
457
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 379 82.9%
Not Applicable 323 70.7%
District Info
District Name
Lafourche Parish
LEAID
2200900
State LEA ID
LA-029
Phone
(985)446-5631
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Thibodaux
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$243,529K
Federal Revenue
$59,984K
State Revenue
$81,408K
Local Revenue
$102,137K
Total Expenditure
$226,042K
Instruction Exp.
$84,836K
Support Services
$74,838K
Other Current Exp.
$9,565K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

1
Thibodaux High School
Thibodaux · High
0.6 mi
2
C.M. Washington Elementary School
Thibodaux · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
Thibodaux · Other
1 mi
4
Thibodaux Elementary School
Thibodaux · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Thibodaux Middle School
Thibodaux · Middle
1.2 mi
6
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Thibodaux · Elementary
1.2 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W.S. Lafargue Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
457 students are enrolled at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does W.S. Lafargue Elementary School have?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School has 29.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does W.S. Lafargue Elementary School serve?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School serves grades 02 through 03.
Is W.S. Lafargue Elementary School a charter school?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is W.S. Lafargue Elementary School located in?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is located in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does W.S. Lafargue Elementary School belong to?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is part of the Lafourche Parish school district.
How much does Lafourche Parish spend per student?
The Lafourche Parish district spends approximately $494,621,444 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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