Bains Lower Elementary School serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bains Lower Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bains Lower Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
29%
42%
White
64%
41%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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How many students attend Bains Lower Elementary School?
247 students attend Bains Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bains Lower Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bains Lower Elementary School?
Bains Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bains Lower Elementary School offer ?
Bains Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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