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Bains Elementary School

Public Grades 1-5

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Bains Elementary School in Saint Francisville, LA, serves 801 students in grades 1 through 5 and is part of the top-ranked West Feliciana Parish school district, which is ranked 7th out of 116 districts in Louisiana. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in math (89%), English Language Arts (83%), and social studies (76%) that far exceed both the state average and nearby schools. For example, while Zachary Elementary School achieves a strong 73% in math, Bains Elementary leads by a significant margin, and it also outperforms Caneview K-8 School in ELA and social studies. This consistent excellence has earned Bains Elementary a 5-star rating and a state ranking in the 92nd percentile, a remarkable achievement compared to nearby schools that range from 2 to 4 stars.

One of the most impressive findings is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.7%, which is less than half the state average of 22.5% and far better than many neighboring schools. For instance, Rougon Elementary School has a rate of 27.5%, and Rosenwald Elementary School struggles with a staggering 48.5%. This high level of student engagement suggests a strong, supportive community where families prioritize attendance. Additionally, Bains Elementary excels at supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with this subgroup ranking in the 90th percentile statewide, demonstrating that economic factors do not hinder success here.

The school's history of sustained improvement is also noteworthy, as it has climbed steadily from the 66th percentile in 2017-2018 to its current top-tier position. This upward trend points to effective leadership and teaching strategies that benefit every grade level, with math proficiency nearly identical across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Bains Elementary is part of a unique feeder pattern, where students transition from the small, specialized Bains Lower Elementary School (serving PK-K) just 0.6 miles away, likely building strong foundational skills. While the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated in recent years, the current ratio of 11:1 supports a high-quality learning environment, making this school a standout choice for families in the region.

801

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,645

Per pupil spending ?

43.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8818 Hwy. 61
Saint Francisville, LA 70775

(225) 635-3272

District: West Feliciana Parish

Students who attend Bains Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Feliciana Middle School
High:	West Feliciana High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.0%

African American:

33.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (83% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Louisiana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg78%

Louisiana avg62%

55^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 116West Feliciana Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	55 of 690	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	87.5	76 of 666	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	87.4	71 of 675	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	84.3	95 of 730	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	83.6	106 of 727	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	81.3	129 of 729	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.3	128 of 731	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	251 of 728	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.6	181 of 739	75.5%	★★★★☆
2016	74.4	195 of 742	73.7%	★★★★☆
2015	75.8	169 of 792	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	73.6	193 of 777	75.2%	★★★★☆
2013	78.2	137 of 772	82.3%	★★★★☆
2012	83.4	91 of 764	88.1%	★★★★☆
2011	85.3	76 of 766	90.1%	★★★★★
2010	81.7	111 of 736	84.9%	★★★★☆
2009	79.9	132 of 738	82.1%	★★★★☆
2008	77.4	157 of 743	78.9%	★★★★☆
2007	77.7	151 of 725	79.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	60 of 548	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	75.1	90 of 501	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.8	85 of 509	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	141 of 570	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.5	135 of 562	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.4	152 of 564	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	65.5	168 of 559	69.9%	★★★★☆
2018	58.7	206 of 547	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	48.2	145 of 281	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	60 of 679	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	85.9	62 of 633	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	75 of 635	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.4	76 of 705	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	99 of 701	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	141 of 705	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	79.6	127 of 684	81.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	66 of 685	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	85.3	67 of 661	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	83.4	84 of 674	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.0	180 of 723	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	162 of 724	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.4	248 of 719	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.6	227 of 697	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.6	335 of 682	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	77 of 682	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	84.4	80 of 641	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.4	55 of 651	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	82.5	97 of 713	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	80.6	128 of 712	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	116 of 704	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	156 of 696	77.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	91 of 361	74.8%	★★★★☆
2025	71.1	54 of 241	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	56 of 208	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	69.9	73 of 296	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.7	69 of 307	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	41 of 306	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	61.1	117 of 333	64.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	85.3	42 of 496	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	86.7	30 of 431	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	82.4	53 of 434	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	58 of 518	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	84.0	53 of 517	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	66 of 522	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	79.4	75 of 517	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	170 of 516	67.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)91st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile~ school

African American (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)75th percentile-17 vs school

Disabled (2018)48th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics89%+27 vs state

English Language Arts83%+13 vs state

Social Studies76%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							LEAP Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
Bains Elementary School	Public	1-5	8818 Hwy. 61	Saint Francisville	70775	West Feliciana Parish	West Feliciana Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 635-3272	801	72	11.0	43.8%	497 (62.0%)	268 (33.5%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	89.6	55^th of 690 public elementary schools	92.0%		87.5	76^th of 666 public elementary schools	88.6%	21	90.0	88.0	90.0				89.0	82.0	84.0	85.0				83.0	70.0	79.0	81.0				76.0		$18,645
Bains Lower Elementary School	Public	PK-K	9794 Bains Road	Saint Francisville	70775	West Feliciana Parish	West Feliciana Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 635-4696	247	39	6.3	46.6%	159 (64.4%)	72 (29.1%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)								(n/a)																							$25,646
Rosenwald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1100 New Roads Street	New Roads	70760	Pointe Coupee Parish	Pointe Coupee Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 638-6341	303	24	12.4	91.4%	15 (5.0%)	281 (92.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	10.7	654^th of 690 public elementary schools	5.2%		10.2	629^th of 666 public elementary schools	5.6%	25	28.0	40.0	34.0	34.0			34.0	29.0	48.0	43.0	58.0			43.0	23.0	36.0	29.0	31.0			29.0		$20,259
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3505 Highway 10	Jackson	70748	East Feliciana Parish	East Feliciana Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 634-5933	244	18	13.5	86.1%	26 (10.7%)	198 (81.1%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	39.5	449^th of 690 public elementary schools	34.9%		21.3	560^th of 666 public elementary schools	15.9%	111	48.0	54.0	60.0	60.0			54.0	68.0	73.0	58.0	69.0			67.0	48.0	48.0	29.0	35.0			39.0		$18,150
Rougon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	13258 LA Highway 416	Rougon	70773	Pointe Coupee Parish	Pointe Coupee Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 627-4291	414	32	13.0	67.9%	157 (37.9%)	224 (54.1%)	29 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31.8	492^nd of 690 public elementary schools	28.7%		30.2	491^st of 666 public elementary schools	26.3%	1	48.0	51.0	50.0	54.0	50.0		47.0	53.0	57.0	62.0	63.0	54.0	64.0	60.0	45.0	34.0	54.0	40.0	59.0	53.0	47.0	100.0	$18,499
Slaughter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3170 Church Street	Slaughter	70777	East Feliciana Parish	East Feliciana Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 654-4527	482	28	16.9	65.1%	292 (60.6%)	152 (31.5%)	18 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	43.9	409^th of 690 public elementary schools	40.7%		47.2	373^rd of 666 public elementary schools	44.0%	36	59.0		41.0	68.0			59.0	65.0	80.0	62.0				73.0	32.0	55.0	36.0	49.0			43.0		$16,081
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4739 LA Highway 419 West	Batchelor	70715	Pointe Coupee Parish	Pointe Coupee Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 492-2555	241	19	13.0	73.4%	31 (12.9%)	144 (59.8%)	63 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	42.6	419^th of 690 public elementary schools	39.3%		36.4	447^th of 666 public elementary schools	32.9%	28	57.0	79.0	48.0	39.0	57.0	20.0	53.0	50.0	84.0	71.0	84.0	61.0	80.0	71.0	28.0	47.0	49.0	23.0	51.0	53.0	44.0		$21,104
Northwestern Elementary School	Public	K	4200 Rollins Road	Zachary	70791	East Baton Rouge Parish	Zachary Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 654-2786	337	24	13.7	67.1%	92 (27.3%)	208 (61.7%)	10 (3.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.8%)								(n/a)																							$16,415
Rollins Place Elementary	Public	1-2	4488 Rollins Road	Zachary	70791	East Baton Rouge Parish	Zachary Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 658-1940	774	59	13.0	67.8%	222 (28.7%)	457 (59.0%)	55 (7.1%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.1%)								(n/a)																							$13,931
Zachary Elementary School	Public	3-4	3775 Hemlock Street	Zachary	70791	East Baton Rouge Parish	Zachary Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 654-4036	778	59	13.2	63.1%	235 (30.2%)	461 (59.3%)	36 (4.6%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	67.1	249^th of 690 public elementary schools	63.9%		74.1	175^th of 666 public elementary schools	73.7%	74	67.0	81.0					73.0	58.0	81.0					69.0	60.0	61.0					60.0		$14,792

Frequently Asked Questions about Bains Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bains Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bains Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Feliciana Middle School
High : West Feliciana High School

How many students attend Bains Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 801 students attended Bains Elementary School.

What district is Bains Elementary School in?

West Feliciana Parish

Is Bains Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Bains Elementary School ranks in the top 8.0% of Louisiana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bains Elementary School?

Students at Bains Elementary School are 62% White, 33% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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