Bains Lower Elementary School

9794 Bains Road
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bains Lower Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bains Lower Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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The diversity score of Bains Lower Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
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State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
34%
42%
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White
61%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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What schools are Bains Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Bains Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bains Lower Elementary School?
432 students attend Bains Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bains Lower Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bains Lower Elementary School offer ?
Bains Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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