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Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School

118 Alcide St., Golden Meadow, LA 70357Lafourche Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
150
Students
Total enrolled
$17,007
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 150 students in grades 03–05 in Golden Meadow, Louisiana.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,007 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
17.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is a small elementary in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, serving grades 03–05 with 150 students. The district invests $17,007 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School

150
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution77 male · 73 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 115 students
Student Composition
62%
14%
10%
10%
Asian2%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black2%
Multiracial10%
Native American10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220090000708

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,007Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,007
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,483
Student Support$3,231
Administration$2,041
Operations$2,551
Other$1,701
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,007 spent per student, an estimated $7,534 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
42%
State government
30.2%
Local (property tax)
41.7%
Federal programs
28.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,007/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Thibodaux Elementary SchoolBayou Community Academy Charter SchoolBayou Blue Elementary SchoolLockport Lower Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Larose-Cut Off Middle SchoolWest Thibodaux Middle SchoolBayou Blue Middle SchoolLockport Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Thibodaux High SchoolCentral Lafourche High SchoolSouth Lafourche High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyLafourche Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLafourche Parish →
Phone: (985)475-7669
NCES ID: 220090000708
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Golden Meadow seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lafourche Parish
High
Thibodaux High School
1,454 students · 09–12
● 49 opp60% FRL
High
Central Lafourche High School
1,360 students · 09–12
61% FRL
High
South Lafourche High School
1,108 students · 09–12
61% FRL
Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
592 students · PK–01
● 49 opp77% FRL
Elem
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
515 students · PK–08
● 49 opp30% FRL
Elem
Bayou Blue Elementary School
511 students · PK–02
58% FRL
Other
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
494 students · KG–12
● 49 opp57% FRL
Mid
Larose-Cut Off Middle School
481 students · 06–08
57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
118 Alcide St., Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.