Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bakerfield 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
209 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
61%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Bakerfield Elementary School?
209 students attend Bakerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bakerfield Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bakerfield Elementary School?
Bakerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bakerfield Elementary School offer ?
Bakerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bakerfield Elementary School part of?
Bakerfield Elementary School is part of City Of Baker School District.
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