Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barbe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Barbe Elementary School's student population of 179 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1948
Colors
Red, White & Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Foundations For the Future
School Rankings
Barbe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbe Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
82%
42%
White
9%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbe Elementary School's ranking?
Barbe Elementary School is ranked #1007 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Barbe Elementary School often compared to?
Barbe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. A. Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Barbe Elementary School?
179 students attend Barbe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Barbe Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbe Elementary School?
Barbe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barbe Elementary School offer ?
Barbe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbe Elementary School part of?
Barbe Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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