Bienville Parish School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 9 public schools in Bienville Parish School District, serving 2,250 students.
- Public school in Bienville Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
- The top ranked public school in Bienville Parish School District are Saline High School, Castor High School and Ringgold High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Bienville Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318)263-9416 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,250 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 176 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Bienville Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 167 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 69% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 79% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 35 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1,056 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 47% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 1,101 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 49% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 50 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 141 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 217 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 151 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 138 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 148 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 164 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 163 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 175 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 147 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 189 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 157 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 167 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 140 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 153 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $17,971 in this school district is less than the state average of $54,312. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,315 is less than the state average of $51,430. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $42 MM | $41 MM |
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| Spending | $33 MM | $39 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,971 | $54,312 |
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| Spending / Student | $14,315 | $51,430 |
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Bienville Parish School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Arcadia High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Bottom 50%967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318)263-2264
Grades: 6-12 | 301 students
- Bienville Educational Center Special Education School325 Main Street-highway 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318)385-7554
Grades: PK-12 | n/a students
- Bienville High School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank: Bottom 50%325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318)385-7591
Grades: PK-12 | 20 students
- Castor High School Math: 78% | Reading: 79%
Rank: Top 30%140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318)544-7271
Grades: PK-12 | 588 students
- Crawford Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318)263-8757
Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
- Gibsland-coleman High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Bottom 50%10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318)843-6247
Grades: PK-12 | 178 students
- Ringgold Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Bottom 50%4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318)894-2911
Grades: PK-5 | 269 students
- Ringgold High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank: Top 50%4044 Bienville Rd. Suite B
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318)894-2271
Grades: 6-12 | 251 students
- Saline High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank: Top 20%1255 Cooper Street
Saline, LA 71070
(318)576-3215
Grades: PK-12 | 378 students
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