Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

Summary:

Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving 328 students in grades K-6 as part of the Lafayette Parish School District.

While the Lafayette Parish School District is ranked 29 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School faces significant challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (89.33%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 19.35% to 51.31% African American. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on LEAP tests are consistently lower than the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana state averages, with just 32% proficiency in Mathematics and 42% in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 69% and 74%. As a result, the school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools.

The school's performance is particularly low for female, male, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools for these groups. This may be due to the school's very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.75% to 95.5% over the past three years. In comparison, nearby schools like Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School, Evangeline Elementary School, and Woodvale Elementary School have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, despite being in the same district.

Detail:

Public K-6

801 Mudd Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70501

(337) 521-7500

District: Lafayette Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
614^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,388

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.7%

Hispanic:

4.8%

White:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.7%), Hispanic (4.8%), White (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 6^th best among 24 elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is $14,388, which is the 3^rd highest among 24 elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School 614^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Lafayette Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Parish 29^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	22.52	567^th	729	22.2%
2022	31.74	516^th	727	29.0%
2023	22.74	589^th	730	19.3%
2024	12.86	614^th	675	9.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	26.69	539^th	719	25.0%
2022	37.89	466^th	724	35.6%
2023	29.27	545^th	723	24.6%
2024	15.94	599^th	674	11.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	24.59	549^th	705	22.1%
2022	35.10	488^th	701	30.4%
2023	26.90	550^th	705	22.0%
2024	11.64	600^th	635	5.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	14.18	623^rd	704	11.5%
2022	30.66	508^th	712	28.7%
2023	18.53	606^th	713	15.0%
2024	7.83	620^th	651	4.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	30.11	407^th	564	27.8%
2022	42.51	322^nd	562	42.7%
2023	29.23	435^th	570	23.7%
2024	21.25	436^th	509	14.3%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	7	323	1	9	9	349
2021	6	260	2	11	10	289
2022	7	271	0	12	12	302
2023	10	293	0	12	13	328
2024	10	261	0	14	6	291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	349	20.0	17.4	90
2021	289	21.0	13.7	95.5
2022	302	23.0	13.1	86.8
2023	328	22.7	14.4	92.4
2024	291	21.1	13.7	92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	349	20.0	17.4	90
2021	289	21.0	13.7	95.5
2022	302	23.0	13.1	86.8
2023	328	22.7	14.4	92.4
2024	291	21.1	13.7	92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$12,942
2022	$14,388

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)						LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th 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 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 Mudd Ave.	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7500	291	21	13.7	92.1%	10 (3.4%)	261 (89.7%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	12.9	614^th of 675 public elementary schools	9.0%		22.7	589^th of 730 public elementary schools	19.3%	25	34.0		34.0			32.0	36.0	38.0	55.0		42.0	$14,388
Willow Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Willow Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 954-6377	613	34	18.1	92.8%	23 (3.8%)	562 (91.7%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51.8	357^th of 675 public elementary schools	47.1%		34.8	485^th of 730 public elementary schools	33.6%	128	54.0	61.0	60.0	58.0	80.0	65.0	62.0	69.0	70.0	83.0		$12,947
J.W. Faulk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	711 East Willow Street	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7680	430	30	14.1	95.6%	10 (2.3%)	390 (90.7%)	18 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	18.2	578^th of 675 public elementary schools	14.4%		26.8	552^nd of 730 public elementary schools	24.4%	26	44.0		36.0			39.0	45.0	42.0	55.0		48.0	$13,993
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Patterson Street	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7610	425	37	11.5	91.1%	20 (4.7%)	374 (88.0%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	17.7	583^rd of 675 public elementary schools	13.6%		24.7	573^rd of 730 public elementary schools	21.5%	10	48.0	46.0	32.0			43.0	44.0	39.0	52.0		44.0	$15,106
Myrtle Place Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard	Lafayette	70506	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7760	374	32	11.7	30.7%	276 (73.8%)	73 (19.5%)	12 (3.2%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	96	12^th of 675 public elementary schools	98.2%		96.8	15^th of 730 public elementary schools	97.9%	3	92.0						92.0	100.0	100.0			$13,736
J. Wallace James Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 W. Willow St.	Scott	70506	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7700	936	56	16.7	54.6%	424 (45.3%)	444 (47.4%)	34 (3.6%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	16 (1.7%)	79.7	137^th of 675 public elementary schools	79.7%		82.7	109^th of 730 public elementary schools	85.1%	28	86.0		76.0			81.0	80.0	74.0	76.0		77.0	$11,487
Woodvale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Leon Drive	Lafayette	70503	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7830	845	60	14.1	56.4%	427 (50.5%)	286 (33.8%)	40 (4.7%)	43 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.3%)	85.2	93^rd of 675 public elementary schools	86.2%		83.2	101^st of 730 public elementary schools	86.2%	8	78.0	85.0	82.0			82.0	80.0	81.0	86.0		82.0	$12,036
Evangeline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 East Butcher Switch Road	Lafayette	70507	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7670	642	43	14.9	84.3%	65 (10.1%)	532 (82.9%)	27 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	74.6	178^th of 675 public elementary schools	73.6%		56.8	344^th of 730 public elementary schools	52.9%	166	71.0	74.0				68.0	82.0	73.0	77.0		78.0	$12,338
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Foreman Drive	Lafayette	70506	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7750	643	50	12.9	75.4%	98 (15.2%)	357 (55.5%)	153 (23.8%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.6%)	27.5	520^th of 675 public elementary schools	23.0%		34.4	488^th of 730 public elementary schools	33.2%	32	56.0	44.0	51.0			49.0	58.0	41.0	48.0		49.0	$14,240
Live Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3020 N University Ave	Lafayette	70507	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7730	570	38	14.8	84.7%	70 (12.3%)	385 (67.5%)	97 (17.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	41.9	416^th of 675 public elementary schools	38.4%		42.9	441^st of 730 public elementary schools	39.6%	25	56.0	62.0	56.0			57.0	53.0	64.0	57.0		58.0	$11,900

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

What district is Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School in?

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How many students attend Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School?

Students at Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

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Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Louisiana elementary schools.

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