Enrollment
801
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
50.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+198% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bains Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bains Elementary School
Bains Elementary School is a large elementary school in St. Francisville, Louisiana, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run heavy: 50.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Louisiana schools and 198% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 42.7% free-meal eligibility runs 32% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Feliciana Parish also operates West Feliciana High School (591 students) and West Feliciana Middle School (506 students) alongside Bains Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bains Elementary School compares
Bains Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Feliciana Parish, which includes Bains Elementary School.
$18,171
Per student
+11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 21.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~50.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in St. Francisville on the city page.
Is Bains Elementary School a good school?
Bains Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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