Bunkie Elementary School

311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bunkie Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bunkie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bunkie Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Bunkie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunkie Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#742 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
29%
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25-29%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
80%
42%
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White
17%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bunkie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunkie Elementary School's ranking?
Bunkie Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bunkie Elementary School often compared to?
Bunkie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avoyelles Public Charter School, Avoyelles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Bunkie Elementary School?
326 students attend Bunkie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bunkie Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunkie Elementary School?
Bunkie Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bunkie Elementary School offer ?
Bunkie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bunkie Elementary School part of?
Bunkie Elementary School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   4/16/2018
I am trying to see if there is anyplace I can go to find Year Books from the late 50-60 , we come from a poor Family and could never buy pictures or a Year Book ., we have no pictures from our early childhood to share with our children, can you help us out , willing to pay for help Thank You very much, Doris L. Huffman !! aka doelking@yahoo.com 228-216-3715 Please would be highly appreciated !!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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