Bains Lower Elementary School serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Attendance Zone: Bains Lower Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Francisville, LA, spanning approximately 426 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 25.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bains Lower Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bains Lower Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
64%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many students attend Bains Lower Elementary School?
247 students attend Bains Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bains Lower Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bains Lower Elementary School?
Bains Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bains Lower Elementary School offer ?
Bains Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bains Lower Elementary School part of?
Bains Lower Elementary School is part of West Feliciana Parish School District.
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