Bayou Woods Elementary School

(985)641-1901

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Bayou Woods Elementary School, located in Slidell, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its elementary-aged students. By integrating a standard-based curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic mission, Bayou Woods Elementary plays a central role in the local Slidell community. The school benefits from an active culture of parental involvement and community support, which helps facilitate a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, families, and students. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

431

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayou Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	86
Black	209
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Black
209 (48.5%)
White
108 (25.1%)
Hispanic
86 (20.0%)
Two or More
24 (5.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)641-1901
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 67

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 73