J.B. Nachman Elementary School

4102 Wakefield Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.B. Nachman Elementary School, located on Wakefield Blvd in Alexandria, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Dedicated to the development of elementary-aged students, the school focuses on building a strong educational groundwork in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where educators emphasize both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of their students, aiming to prepare them for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, J.B. Nachman Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere for learners from diverse backgrounds. The school often incorporates extracurricular activities and community involvement initiatives to enrich the student experience. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with efforts to build character and school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the Alexandria community, striving to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a collaborative and structured setting.

546

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	40
Black	214
Asian	22
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

White
238 (43.6%)
Black
214 (39.2%)
Hispanic
40 (7.3%)
Two or More
29 (5.3%)
Asian
22 (4.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)445-7725
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	288	52.7%
Male	258	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)