- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 50.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Francisville, LA
Bains Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bains Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220198002012
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bains Lower Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St. Francisville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bains Lower Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bains Lower Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Francisville, LA.
School address
District: West Feliciana Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220198002012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Bains Lower Elementary School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 220198002012 · St. Francisville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 14.5:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bains Elementary School (801 students)
Bains Lower Elementary School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bains Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bains Elementa
Bains Elementary School
801 students
- West Feliciana
West Feliciana High School
591 students
- West Feliciana
West Feliciana Middle School
506 students
- This school 247
Bains Lower Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Bains Lower Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bains Lower Elementary School compares
Bains Lower Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 29.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Bains Lower 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 Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Feliciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Feliciana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bains Lower 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
Nationwide other 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bains Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Bains Lower Elementary School?
Bains Lower Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Francisville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bains Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bains Lower Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bains Lower Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Bains Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bains Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bains Lower Elementary School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in St. Francisville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bains Lower Elementary School?
Bains Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bains Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in St. Francisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bains Lower Elementary School ranks #3 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 Lower Elementary School, West Feliciana Parish also operates Bains Elementary School (801 students), West Feliciana High School (591 students), and West Feliciana Middle School (506 students). See the West Feliciana Parish district page for the complete list.