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#218 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 17% in state

Based on limited data

Bains Lower Elementary School

Elementary School · West Feliciana Parish · St. Francisville, LA

A West Feliciana Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

P.O. Box 2130, St. Francisville, LA 70775

  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on LA statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on LA state average
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$18,707
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bains Lower Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average377/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,980

Median home value

$269,200

Median rent

$1,011/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70775; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Feliciana Parish

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$18,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bains Lower Elementary School is listed in West Feliciana Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bains Lower Elementary School

Bains Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Francisville, LA, part of West Feliciana Parish, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 1,288 schools in LA.

Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bains Lower Elementary School

What grades does Bains Lower Elementary School serve?

Bains Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Bains Lower Elementary School?

Bains Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bains Lower Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bains Lower Elementary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bains Lower Elementary School rank in LA?

Bains Lower Elementary School ranks #218 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Bains Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bains Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bains Lower Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bains Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bains Lower Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bains Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bains Lower Elementary School?

47.0% of students at Bains Lower Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
West Feliciana Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 70775)
10,709
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
36.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70775; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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