J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School

43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360

924 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School, located on Trinity Church Road in Pineville, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development, the school caters to a diverse student body, focusing on building a strong educational base during the formative early childhood and elementary years. The school is known for being a vital part of the Pineville community, working to create a supportive environment where students can transition from their early schooling into more advanced academic settings.

The school emphasizes a traditional curriculum balanced with initiatives aimed at student engagement and parental involvement. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary strives to equip its students with the fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for long-term success. Through its commitment to local educational standards and community partnership, the school remains a key contributor to the academic landscape of the Pineville area.

924

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	51
Black	239
Asian	27
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
541 (58.5%)
Black
239 (25.9%)
Two or More
63 (6.8%)
Hispanic
51 (5.5%)
Asian
27 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)445-6860
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 71

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	133
Grade 6	145

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	480	51.9%
Male	444	48.1%

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