Port Allen Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Attendance Zone: Port Allen Elementary School serves the southern part of Port Allen, LA, covering an area of approximately 69.3 square miles. Most families live within a typical 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Allen Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Port Allen Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
80%
42%
White
10%
41%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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
How many students attend Port Allen Elementary School?
345 students attend Port Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Port Allen Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Allen Elementary School?
Port Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Port Allen Elementary School offer ?
Port Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Allen Elementary School part of?
Port Allen Elementary School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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