Bains Elementary School

801 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Bains Elementary School, located in the historic town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the West Feliciana Parish School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school caters to younger students in the community, typically focusing on foundational education through the elementary grade levels. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and the dedicated partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding St. Francisville area.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bains Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with character development. The school’s rural setting provides a peaceful backdrop for learning, while the district’s reputation for high performance standards ensures that students are well-prepared for their future academic journeys. By fostering a supportive culture and focusing on the individual needs of each student, Bains Elementary remains a vital institution dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners within West Feliciana Parish.

801

Total Students

72.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bains Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	16
Black	268
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
497 (62.0%)
Black
268 (33.5%)
Two or More
18 (2.2%)
Hispanic
16 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	West Feliciana Parish
Phone:	(225)635-3272
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 172

Grade 3 165

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 153