Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Byrd Avenue Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byrd Avenue Primary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Byrd Avenue Primary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
73%
41%
White
17%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Byrd Avenue Primary School?
345 students attend Byrd Avenue Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Byrd Avenue Primary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byrd Avenue Primary School?
Byrd Avenue Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byrd Avenue Primary School offer ?
Byrd Avenue Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byrd Avenue Primary School part of?
Byrd Avenue Primary School is part of City Of Bogalusa School District.
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