Bains Lower Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bains Lower Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bains Lower Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
31%
41%
White
63%
42%
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
41%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many students attend Bains Lower Elementary School?
318 students attend Bains Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bains Lower Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bains Lower Elementary School?
Bains Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bains Lower Elementary School offer ?
Bains Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Bains Lower Elementary School part of?
Bains Lower Elementary School is part of West Feliciana Parish School District.
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