Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
90%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is ranked #1001 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
302 students attend Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School part of?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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