Mary Hines Elementary School (Closed 2010)

327 Martin Luther King
Charenton, LA 70523
Mary Hines Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% 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
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
62%
41%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mary Hines Elementary School?
189 students attend Mary Hines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mary Hines Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Hines Elementary School?
Mary Hines Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Hines Elementary School offer ?
Mary Hines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Hines Elementary School part of?
Mary Hines Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.

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