Bains Lower Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bains Lower Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bains Lower Elementary School is 0.49, 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
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
27%
41%
White
66%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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What schools are Bains Lower Elementary School often compared to?
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How many students attend Bains Lower Elementary School?
285 students attend Bains Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bains Lower Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% 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 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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