Very Good
#405 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 31% in state
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA
A Lafayette Parish elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
801 Mudd Ave., Lafayette, LA 70501
- Math 18% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Raphael A. Baranco 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,723
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gethsemane Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Gethsemane Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| J.w. Faulk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #20 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafayette, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 291 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
What grades does Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School serve?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School rank in LA?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks #405 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?
92.1% of students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7500
- Area population (ZIP 70501)
- 26,956
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 70501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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