Serving 960 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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-6
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School's student population of 960 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
24%
41%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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
What is J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School's ranking?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
960 students attend J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School offer ?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School part of?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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