BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bunkie Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Avoyelles Parish school district, located in Bunkie, LA with about 348 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Bunkie Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bunkie Elementary School, located at 311 Pershing Avenue in Bunkie, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Avoyelles Parish School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a vital role in the small-town setting of Bunkie, acting as a hub for early childhood education and student growth.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Bunkie Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Like many schools in the Avoyelles Parish system, it strives to prepare students for the transition to middle school by addressing both academic standards and the social-emotional needs of its student body. The school remains a central point for families in the area, dedicated to the educational advancement and development of the children within the Bunkie community.

For more information, contact Bunkie Elementary School at (318) 346-7292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.