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#722 of 1,288 schools in LA
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Pineville, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
43655 Trinity Church Road, Pineville, LA 71360
- Math 42% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.i. Barron Sr. 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,273/100K
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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
$59,592
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Supports & Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Lessie Moore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 2.1 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Tioga Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Acadian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #34 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pineville, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 958 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
What grades does J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School serve?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School rank in LA?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School ranks #722 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School a charter school?
No, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
62.3% of students at J.i. Barron Sr. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 958
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (318) 445-6860
- Area population (ZIP 71360)
- 35,649
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 71360; 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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