Bayou Vista Elementary School

1155 Delmar Street
Morgan City, LA 70380

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bayou Vista Elementary School, located on Delmar Street in Morgan City, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the St. Mary Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the Bayou Vista community, focusing on building foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development. As a central hub for neighborhood families, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student success, often incorporating local community involvement to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and classroom engagement, Bayou Vista Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school remains a vital contributor to the educational landscape of the Morgan City area, prioritizing both the academic progress and the personal growth of its student body.

340

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayou Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	79
Black	45
Asian	2
Two or More	28

White
186 (54.7%)
Hispanic
79 (23.2%)
Black
45 (13.2%)
Two or More
28 (8.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Mary Parish
Phone:	(985)395-3758
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 50