Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernard Terrace 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bernard Terrace Elementary School serves the southwest part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernard Terrace Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Campus Size
3 acres
School Rankings
Bernard Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernard Terrace Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
95%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School is ranked #908 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bernard Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Bernard Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
240 students attend Bernard Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bernard Terrace Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bernard Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernard Terrace Elementary School part of?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Bernard Terrace Elementary School located?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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