C
Below Average
59/100

W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

📚 02 – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 700 Plantation Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 67% · Math 62% proficient · 35th percentile in Louisiana
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
459
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%35/100reading 35th percentile, math 34th percentile among Louisiana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (−1 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%75%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black67%57%reading +6 pts, math +1 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income67%62%reading +0 pts, math -1 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 Plantation Road
City Thibodaux
ZIP Code 70301
District 2200900
NCES School ID 220090000709
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70301

Understanding the community around W.S. Lafargue Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,296
Per Capita Income $35,031
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%
High School or Higher 87.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $206,400
Median Rent $933
Owner-Occupied 74.3%
Renter-Occupied 25.7%
View full data for ZIP 70301 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 70301 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 70301 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 56.9%
White 30.1%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 459
Teachers (FTE) 32.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School has 459 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does W.S. Lafargue Elementary School serve?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School serves grades 02 – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does W.S. Lafargue Elementary School receive per student?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School receives $17,007 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around W.S. Lafargue Elementary School in 70301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$228,879
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,241
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
25.7%

Other Schools in 70301

View all schools and real estate data for 70301 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026