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#843 of 1,288 schools in LA
Bernard Terrace Elementary School
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
241 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Math 23% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernard Terrace Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernard Terrace 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
$53,430
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Virtual Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,180 | Compare → |
| Louisiana Key Academy Baton RougeCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Capitol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Melrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 318 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #36 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernard Terrace Elementary School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernard Terrace Elementary School
Bernard Terrace Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernard Terrace Elementary School
What grades does Bernard Terrace Elementary School serve?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Terrace Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernard Terrace Elementary School rank in LA?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School ranks #843 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Bernard Terrace Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernard Terrace Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bernard Terrace Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bernard Terrace Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernard Terrace Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bernard Terrace Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Bernard Terrace 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (225) 343-5769
- Area population (ZIP 70806)
- 28,551
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 70806; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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