Enrollment
247
Elementary
DISTRICT 524 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST FELICIANA PARISH·NCES 220198002012
Bains Lower Elementary School
9794 Bains Road, St. Francisville, LA 70775 · (225) 635-4696 · West Feliciana Parish
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL247 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.4:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.7:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
115 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 108 | 44% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 56% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Bains Lower Elementary School→Bains Elementary School→West Feliciana Middle School→West Feliciana High School
Based on grade levels within West Feliciana Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Bains Lower Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Lower Elementary School this school | 247 | 46.6% | N/A |
| Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Alexandria | 314 | 47.1% | 80.7% |
| Allemands Elementary School Des Allemands | 241 | 49.8% | N/A |
| L. Leo Judice Elementary School Scott | 371 | 44.5% | 66.8% |
| Meaux Elementary School Abbeville | 281 | 48.8% | 53.3% |
| Louisiana Key Academy Northshore Covington | 256 | 38.7% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bains Lower Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 247 | #603 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 6.4:1 | #1 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.8% | #333 of 655 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.6% | #635 of 705 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -45.2% | #15 of 436 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
247
-158 (-39%) vs 2020
-48% since 2000-01, when it was 473
Student : Teacher
6.4:1
was 10.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 247 | 38.6 | 6.4:1 | 47% (115) |
| 2023-24 | 285 | 30.6 | 9.3:1 | 47% (134) |
| 2022-23 | 318 | 17 | 18.7:1 | 45% (144) |
| 2020-21 | 405 | 39 | 10.4:1 | 33% (133) |
| 2017-18 | 451 | 35.5 | 12.7:1 | 46% (206) |
| 2015-16 | 476 | 50 | 9.5:1 | 60% (286) |
| 2010-11 | 429 | 38 | 11.3:1 | 62% (264) |
| 2000-01 | 473 | 37 | 12.8:1 | 53% (252) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bains Lower Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 45% (451 to 247); teachers up 9% (35.5 to 38.6).
About Bains Lower Elementary School
Bains Lower Elementary School is a small elementary school in St. Francisville, Louisiana, one of the schools in West Feliciana Parish. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 247 students in pre-K through kindergarten. Against the 453-student average for elementary schools in Louisiana, enrollment here is 45% lower.
In West Feliciana Parish, 4 schools enroll a combined 2,145 students.
At Bains Lower Elementary School, White students make up 64% of the student body. Next come 29% Black and 5% multiracial. The county population is about 51% White. The school's diversity index is 50%, meaning two students picked at random have a 50% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Staffing totals 38.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1. On average, elementary schools in Louisiana have 14.0:1, compared with 6.4:1 here. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Bains Lower Elementary School is 47%.
Census Bureau estimates for West Feliciana Parish show that the median household income is $77,452, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Bains Lower Elementary School is one of 4 public schools in the county.
The closest public school, West Feliciana High School, is about 0.4 miles from Bains Lower Elementary School. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Bains Lower Elementary School is coded as Rural: Distant in federal locale data.
Enrollment declined 39% from its 2020-21 level of 405. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 10.4:1 to 6.4:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Bains Lower Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
West Feliciana Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,327
Census ACS
Median income
$77,452
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
2,145 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Feliciana Parish
- Bains Elementary SchoolElementary · 801 students
- West Feliciana High SchoolHigh · 591 students
- West Feliciana Middle SchoolMiddle · 506 students
Other schools in St. Francisville
- Bains Elementary SchoolElementary · 801 students
- West Feliciana High SchoolHigh · 591 students
- West Feliciana Middle SchoolMiddle · 506 students
Nearby schools
- West Feliciana High School0.4 mi · 591
- West Feliciana Middle School0.5 mi · 506
- Bains Elementary School0.6 mi · 801
- Rosenwald Elementary School8.9 mi · 303
- Eastern LA Mental System9.8 mi · 2
- East Feliciana High School11.1 mi · 231
Frequently asked questions
About Bains Lower Elementary SchoolHow large is Bains Lower Elementary School?
Bains Lower Elementary School enrolls approximately 247 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does Bains Lower Elementary School serve?
Bains Lower Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
How many teachers does Bains Lower Elementary School have?
Bains Lower Elementary School employs 39 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Bains Lower Elementary School?
Student demographics at Bains Lower Elementary School are roughly 64% White, 1% Hispanic, 29% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Bains Lower Elementary School?
Bains Lower Elementary School is overseen by West Feliciana Parish in West Feliciana Parish.
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