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Bayou Woods Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-3

Summary

Bayou Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slidell, Louisiana, serving 432 students in grades PK-3. As part of the highly-ranked St. Tammany Parish school district, Bayou Woods stands out for its diverse student population, exceptional academic performance, and strong support for special education and low-income students.

Bayou Woods has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 43.75% African American and 17.59% Hispanic students. Academically, the school consistently performs in the top 20-30% of Louisiana elementary schools, with 82% of students proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics and 80% in LEAP English Language Arts - significantly higher than state averages. The school also ranks in the top 15% of Louisiana elementary schools for the performance of its special education and low-income student subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, Bayou Woods stands out for its smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.7 to 16.7 over the past three years, lower than the 13.0 to 21.8 ratios of surrounding schools. This smaller class size may contribute to the school's strong academic outcomes and ability to support all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and with additional needs. Overall, Bayou Woods Elementary is a high-performing, equitable, and inclusive school that provides an excellent education for its students.

431

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,412

Per pupil spending ?

71.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460

(985) 641-1901

District: St. Tammany Parish

Students who attend Bayou Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carolyn Park Middle
	Slidell Junior High School
High:	Slidell High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.5%

White:

25.1%

Hispanic:

20.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2012 → 83rd in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2012

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg74%

Louisiana avg65%

Not ranked this year

Bayou Woods Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

19^th of 118St. Tammany Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	81.9	122 of 730	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	70.7	214 of 729	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	78.6	158 of 731	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	252 of 728	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.6	261 of 739	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	79.2	138 of 742	81.4%	★★★★☆
2015	46.8	452 of 792	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.6	323 of 777	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	34.2	563 of 772	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	47.7	440 of 764	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.2	346 of 766	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.4	462 of 736	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.8	315 of 738	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.4	329 of 743	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.2	290 of 725	60.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	86.2	54 of 570	90.5%	★★★★★
2021	76.7	86 of 564	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	94.2	26 of 559	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	70.8	123 of 547	77.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	74.9	166 of 705	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	152 of 705	78.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	63.7	82 of 233	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.4	35 of 220	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.0	42 of 202	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	46 of 190	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.3	29 of 168	82.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	80.3	103 of 723	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.6	179 of 719	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	81 of 697	88.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	83.6	93 of 713	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	51.6	368 of 712	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.0	261 of 696	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	75.9	51 of 296	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	68.5	81 of 306	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	125 of 333	62.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	71.1	124 of 518	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	147 of 517	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	139 of 516	73.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2023)91st percentile+7 vs school

Male (2023)87th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)86th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2023)76th percentile-7 vs school

White (2023)76th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2023)65th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics77%+17 vs state

English Language Arts62%-8 vs state

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Friday, January 22, 2010

very good school, my child is learning more here than at a 5 star school she was attending! Close Quote

Schools Near Bayou Woods Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)					LEAP English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Bayou Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	35614 Liberty Drive	Slidell	70460	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-1901	431	37	11.5	71.2%	108 (25.1%)	209 (48.5%)	86 (20.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)								(n/a)	77.0				77.0	62.0				62.0	$19,412
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	259 Brakefield Street	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-5166	345	25	13.5	78.8%	50 (14.5%)	217 (62.9%)	45 (13.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.7%)	44.2	392^nd of 666 public elementary schools	41.1%		32	487^th of 675 public elementary schools	27.9%	95	61.0	64.0	37.0		54.0	72.0	62.0	64.0		67.0	$17,807
Florida Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	342 Florida Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-1605	440	42	10.3	68.6%	168 (38.2%)	149 (33.9%)	86 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.0%)	24.8	530^th of 666 public elementary schools	20.4%		37.4	452^nd of 675 public elementary schools	33.0%	78	48.0	53.0	35.0	40.0	44.0	47.0	65.0	62.0	54.0	56.0	$20,122
Bonne Ecole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Rue Verand	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-0674	651	53	12.2	54.2%	365 (56.1%)	148 (22.7%)	88 (13.5%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.4%)	72.1	196^th of 666 public elementary schools	70.6%		69.7	227^th of 675 public elementary schools	66.4%	31	75.0	65.0	67.0	77.0	72.0	73.0	77.0	81.0	81.0	78.0	$16,465
W.L. Abney Elementary	Public	1-5	825 Kostmayer Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-4044	936	69	13.5	72.0%	160 (17.1%)	631 (67.4%)	78 (8.3%)	20 (2.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.4%)	28.1	503^rd of 666 public elementary schools	24.5%		30.7	494^th of 675 public elementary schools	26.8%	9	46.0	37.0	38.0		39.0	63.0	51.0	70.0		61.0	$14,782
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	829 Kostmayer Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 649-1858	233	18	13.1	73.0%	32 (13.7%)	156 (67.0%)	17 (7.3%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.4%)								(n/a)											$15,804
Whispering Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	38374 Spiehler Road	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-3400	453	41	11.1	54.1%	242 (53.4%)	115 (25.4%)	49 (10.8%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (8.4%)								(n/a)	77.0				77.0	81.0				81.0	$18,033
Alton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38276 North 5th Avenue	Slidell	70460	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 863-5353	208	21	9.9	85.6%	26 (12.5%)	132 (63.5%)	44 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	53.2	340^th of 666 public elementary schools	48.9%		50	366^th of 675 public elementary schools	45.8%	26	85.0	54.0	57.0		67.0	65.0	63.0			71.0	$21,663
Honey Island Elementary School	Public	2-3	500 South Military Road	Slidell	70461	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-3557	607	45	13.3	46.0%	338 (55.7%)	122 (20.1%)	96 (15.8%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (6.1%)								(n/a)	67.0				67.0	79.0				79.0	$15,584
Cypress Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	540 South Military Road	Slidell	70461	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-3033	593	48	12.2	49.6%	323 (54.5%)	117 (19.7%)	115 (19.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)								(n/a)											$17,295

Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Woods Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bayou Woods Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bayou Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carolyn Park Middle
Middle : Slidell Junior High School
High : Slidell High School

How many students attend Bayou Woods Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Bayou Woods Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bayou Woods Elementary School?

Students at Bayou Woods Elementary School are 48% African American, 25% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Bayou Woods Elementary School in?

St. Tammany Parish

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