Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bernice 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Bernice Elementary School?
134 students attend Bernice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bernice Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernice Elementary School?
Bernice Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bernice Elementary School offer ?
Bernice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bernice Elementary School part of?
Bernice Elementary School is part of Union Parish School District.
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