Below Average
#241 of 253 private schools in LA
Bens Ford Christian School
School · Bogalusa, LA
A private school in Bogalusa, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
59253 MOUNT PLEASANT RD # 2, Bogalusa, LA 70427
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
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Where Bens Ford Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,365/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,838
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bens Ford Christian School is listed in Bogalusa, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bens Ford Christian School
Bens Ford Christian School is a private school in Bogalusa, LA, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bens Ford Christian School
What grades does Bens Ford Christian School serve?
Bens Ford Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Bens Ford Christian School?
Bens Ford Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bens Ford Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bens Ford Christian School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bens Ford Christian School rank in LA?
Bens Ford Christian School ranks #241 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Bens Ford Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bens Ford Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bens Ford Christian School a private school?
Yes, Bens Ford Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bens Ford Christian School a religious school?
Bens Ford Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington Parish
- Phone
- (985) 735-0387
- Area population (ZIP 70427)
- 17,564
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 70427; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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