- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Francisville, LA
Bains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220198001474
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bains Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in St. Francisville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 50.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bains Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bains Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St. Francisville, LA.
School address
District: West Feliciana Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220198001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bains Elementary School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 220198001474 · St. Francisville, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 50.1:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Feliciana High School (591 students)
Bains Elementary School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bains Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bains Elementary School
801 students
- West Feliciana
West Feliciana High School
591 students
- West Feliciana
West Feliciana Middle School
506 students
- Bains Lower El 247
Bains Lower Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Bains Elementary School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bains Elementary School compares
Bains Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50.1:1 | ▲ 198% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
50.1:1
students per teacher
- 198% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,707
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
African American 33.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Bains Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Feliciana Parish reports $18,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Feliciana High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Feliciana Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bains Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bains Elementary School
How many students attend Bains Elementary School?
Bains Elementary School has 801 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Francisville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bains Elementary School is 50.1:1, which is 198% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 219% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bains Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Bains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bains Elementary School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in St. Francisville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bains Elementary School?
Bains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bains Elementary School rank among public schools in St. Francisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bains Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St. Francisville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Feliciana Parish?
Besides Bains Elementary School, West Feliciana Parish also operates West Feliciana High School (591 students), West Feliciana Middle School (506 students), and Bains Lower Elementary School (247 students). See the West Feliciana Parish district page for the complete list.