Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 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 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
91%
42%
White
2%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.w. Faulk Elementary School, 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
247 students attend Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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