Port Allen Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Allen Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Port Allen Elementary School is 0.36, 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
9%
11%
Black
79%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Baton Rouge Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Port Allen Elementary School?
344 students attend Port Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Port Allen Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Allen Elementary School?
Port Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Allen Elementary School offer ?
Port Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Allen Elementary School part of?
Port Allen Elementary School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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