North Bayou Rapides 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-3
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Science Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students (20-21)
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(20-21)1%
1%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(20-21)1%
9%
Black
(20-21)93%
42%
White
(20-21)4%
43%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)1%
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend North Bayou Rapides Elementary School?
414 students attend North Bayou Rapides Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Bayou Rapides Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does North Bayou Rapides Elementary School offer ?
North Bayou Rapides Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is North Bayou Rapides Elementary School part of?
North Bayou Rapides Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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