The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Math. The lowest is 48% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bourg Elementary School
Bourg Elementary School is a small, regular public elementary school in the rural census-designated place of Bourg, Louisiana, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It sits within the Terrebonne Parish school district, about ten miles from the parish seat of Houma. The community is low-density and car-dependent; businesses and services string along Highway 24, which follows Bayou Terrebonne. Residents describe Bourg as rustic with a small-town feel, and the area has been shaped by repeated hurricane recovery, most notably from Hurricane Ida. The population has been declining gradually in recent years.
Academically, the school’s state assessment results from spring 2025 present a mixed but generally solid picture for its tested grades (third and fourth). In math, a substantial majority of students scored at the proficient level or above on the Louisiana LEAP 2025, a clear strength for the school. English language arts proficiency was also strong, with roughly two-thirds of students meeting that bar. Performance in social studies was closer to half of students proficient, and science was somewhat lower; both subjects show room for growth. A parent visiting the school may want to ask about how science is taught, especially given the district recently adopted a new inquiry-based science curriculum for elementary and middle schools beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has data for only this one testing year, so there is no trend to compare.
The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable share of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native and a smaller but meaningful portion of students identifying as two or more races. Hispanic students make up a modest minority, and there are very few Black students. A little under half of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a common indicator of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in available records, so a family whose child receives special education services or is learning English would want to confirm directly with the school what supports are in place.
Bourg Elementary is a neighborhood school for a community that lacks a traditional downtown. It is described by local sources as centrally located within Bourg. No program offerings beyond the general curriculum were reported, which is typical for a primary-grade school of this size. The school does not have a charter or magnet designation.
While the school itself appears stable, its district faces near-term financial pressure. The Terrebonne Parish School Board has publicly discussed a budget deficit driven by declining enrollment, inflation, and the expiration of federal COVID-19 relief funds. Potential school closures, staff reductions, and program cuts have been mentioned as options. Separately, the board approved an elementary school rezoning plan effective for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents new to the area should verify attendance boundaries and stay informed about district budget decisions that could affect school operations or staffing.
For a family seeking a small, rural elementary school where core academic performance in math and reading is solid, Bourg Elementary fits that profile. The community is tight-knit and resilient, though public amenities such as a library branch were permanently lost to storm damage, and a replacement has been planned but not yet confirmed. The housing market is moderate relative to national benchmarks, with home values below the national median but slightly above the state average, making the area more accessible for buyers compared to many parts of the country.
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