Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Summary:

Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving 456 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lafayette Parish School District, which is ranked 29 out of 122 districts in the state.

While Alice N. Boucher has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school consistently underperforms compared to the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana averages on standardized tests. Only 43% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to 69% in Lafayette Parish and 59% statewide. The school also ranks in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, students with special needs, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population that is 88.6% African American and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Alice N. Boucher appears to face significant challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities.

Nearby schools, such as L. Leo Judice Elementary, Myrtle Place Elementary, and Woodvale Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and rankings compared to Alice N. Boucher, despite serving students within the same school district. This highlights the need to understand the factors contributing to the disparities in educational outcomes and to implement targeted interventions to address the root causes of the school's consistent underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Patterson Street
       Lafayette, LA  70501


(337) 521-7610

District: Lafayette Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
583rd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,106 Help


Students who attend Alice N. Boucher Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lafayette Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.0%
Hispanic:
4.9%
White:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alice N. Boucher Elementary School ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 23rd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88%), Hispanic (4.9%), White (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is 11.5, which is the lowest among 24 elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is $15,106, which is the highest among 24 elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alice N. Boucher Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alice N. Boucher Elementary School 583rd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Alice N. Boucher Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lafayette Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Parish 29th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 7.78 686th 725 5.4%
2008 5.88 719th 743 3.2%
2009 8.16 708th 738 4.1%
2010 9.40 707th 736 3.9%
2011 10.15 726th 766 5.2%
2012 6.53 746th 764 2.4%
2013 8.68 742nd 772 3.9%
2014 14.53 709th 777 8.8%
2015 11.18 739th 792 6.7%
2016 21.19 632nd 742 14.8%
2017 26.02 588th 739 20.4%
2018 28.07 522nd 728 28.3%
2019 34.01 526th 731 28.0%
2021 40.84 440th 729 39.6%
2022 19.20 608th 727 16.4%
2023 24.70 573rd 730 21.5%
2024 17.66 583rd 675 13.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.99 320th 333 3.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 446th 682 34.6%
2019 39.54 460th 697 34.0%
2021 41.96 430th 719 40.2%
2022 18.85 620th 724 14.4%
2023 19.85 623rd 723 13.8%
2024 17.92 589th 674 12.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.94 10th 12 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.12 472nd 684 31.0%
2021 45.63 399th 705 43.4%
2022 18.95 591st 701 15.7%
2023 28.24 539th 705 23.5%
2024 27.48 497th 635 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.37 505th 696 27.4%
2021 31.55 489th 704 30.5%
2022 14.50 639th 712 10.3%
2023 18.89 603rd 713 15.4%
2024 12.85 595th 651 8.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 285th 547 47.9%
2019 51.06 276th 559 50.6%
2021 51.53 254th 564 55.0%
2022 26.16 450th 562 19.9%
2023 28.07 444th 570 22.1%
2024 22.03 432nd 509 15.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 756 756
1990 214 643 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1991 213 666 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 887
1992 185 700 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 888
1993 105 413 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 96 391 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 71 356 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 71 356 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 65 320 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 48 395 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1999 45 429 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 27 455 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 34 515 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 18 452 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 18 452 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 13 454 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2005 19 566 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 36 691 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 32 654 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2008 28 555 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2009 28 630 2 17 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2010 30 723 1 36 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2011 40 719 0 34 1 0 1 0 795
2012 33 711 0 40 1 0 1 0 786
2013 33 671 0 45 1 0 5 0 755
2014 38 605 1 36 1 0 7 0 688
2015 25 591 1 38 0 0 10 0 665
2016 32 607 0 51 0 0 15 0 705
2017 38 620 1 53 0 0 26 0 738
2018 37 650 1 44 0 1 18 0 751
2019 30 626 1 34 0 2 15 0 708
2020 30 396 0 27 0 2 11 0 466
2021 18 389 0 22 0 2 9 0 440
2022 25 384 0 14 2 3 5 0 433
2023 22 404 0 23 0 2 5 0 456
2024 20 374 0 21 1 1 8 0 425

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 53.0 14.2 83.6
1990 862 53.0 16.2 79.5
1991 887 56.0 15.8 80.7
1992 888 57.0 15.5 83.2
1993 519 37.0 14.0 90.6
1994 488 37.0 13.2 88.1
1995 428 36.0 11.9 94.9
1996 428 36.0 11.9 94.9
1997 388 31.9 12.2 88.4
1998 444 34.9 12.7 81.1
1999 477 33.4 14.3 80.9
2000 484 33.9 14.3 91.9
2001 552 41.7 13.2 88.2
2002 473 40.5 11.7 88.4
2003 473 40.5 11.7 88.4
2004 468 39.9 11.7 94.7
2005 590 41.1 14.4 84.6
2006 731 49.8 14.7 95.1
2007 702 45.8 15.3 86.3
2008 593 51.8 11.4 95.4
2009 678 65.0 10.4 96
2010 792 65.7 12.0 94.1
2011 795 69.5 11.4 95.6
2012 786 70.0 11.2 94.3
2013 755 71.0 10.6 94
2014 688 68.0 10.1 94.5
2015 665 57.0 11.6 94.6
2016 705 57.0 12.3 81.7
2017 738 56.6 13.0 88.5
2018 751 53.0 14.1 79.8
2019 708 47.0 15.0 83.8
2020 466 36.0 12.9 80.5
2021 440 31.0 14.1 94.5
2022 433 36.0 12.0 77.8
2023 456 36.2 12.5 89.5
2024 425 36.9 11.5 91.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 53.0 14.2 83.6
1990 862 53.0 16.2 79.5
1991 887 56.0 15.8 80.7
1992 888 57.0 15.5 83.2
1993 519 37.0 14.0 90.6
1994 488 37.0 13.2 88.1
1995 428 36.0 11.9 94.9
1996 428 36.0 11.9 94.9
1997 388 31.9 12.2 88.4
1998 444 34.9 12.7 81.1
1999 477 33.4 14.3 80.9
2000 484 33.9 14.3 91.9
2001 552 41.7 13.2 88.2
2002 473 40.5 11.7 88.4
2003 473 40.5 11.7 88.4
2004 468 39.9 11.7 94.7
2005 590 41.1 14.4 84.6
2006 731 49.8 14.7 95.1
2007 702 45.8 15.3 86.3
2008 593 51.8 11.4 95.4
2009 678 65.0 10.4 96
2010 792 65.7 12.0 94.1
2011 795 69.5 11.4 95.6
2012 786 70.0 11.2 94.3
2013 755 71.0 10.6 94
2014 688 68.0 10.1 94.5
2015 665 57.0 11.6 94.6
2016 705 57.0 12.3 81.7
2017 738 56.6 13.0 88.5
2018 751 53.0 14.1 79.8
2019 708 47.0 15.0 83.8
2020 466 36.0 12.9 80.5
2021 440 31.0 14.1 94.5
2022 433 36.0 12.0 77.8
2023 456 36.2 12.5 89.5
2024 425 36.9 11.5 91.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,769
2018 $11,650
2019 $12,055
2020 $13,626
2021 $13,749
2022 $15,106

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 526th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 573rd of 730 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)6342
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Parish)7573
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)6654
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)7372
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)4720
 27%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)4853
 5%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)6138
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Parish)7776
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)5654
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)7976
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)3141
 10%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)5863
 5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Parish)6873
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)5758
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)7377
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Alice N. Boucher Elementary School)3125
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)5659
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students708456
 35.6%
African American626404
 35.5%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3423
 32.4%
Pacific Islander22
White3022
 26.7%
Two or More Races155
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.8%89.5%
 5.7%


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Students who attend Alice N. Boucher Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lafayette Middle School

Alice N. Boucher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Louisiana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Alice N. Boucher Elementary School.

Students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School are 88% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.


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