A
Very Good
85/100

Bayou Chicot Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 4576 Highway 167 North, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
A
Students gain 1.44 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
687
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.44 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.44 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 51% 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 −5 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 proficiency73% (+4 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+4 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%69%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts30th percentile (list)
Black55%45%reading -5 pts, math -4 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income67%60%reading +3 pts, math +5 pts53rd 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 4576 Highway 167 North
City Ville Platte
ZIP Code 70586
District 2200630
NCES School ID 220063000471
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70586

Understanding the community around Bayou Chicot Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,759
Per Capita Income $22,455
Poverty Rate 20.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%
High School or Higher 74.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $104,200
Median Rent $697
Owner-Occupied 62.8%
Renter-Occupied 37.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bayou Chicot Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.6%
Black 8.2%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 687
Teachers (FTE) 43.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bayou Chicot Elementary School?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Bayou Chicot Elementary School?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School has 687 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Bayou Chicot Elementary School serve?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bayou Chicot Elementary School receive per student?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School receives $14,077 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bayou Chicot Elementary School in 70586 ▼
Avg Home Value
$103,162
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
-4.6%
% Renters
37.2%

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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