J.B. NACHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
J.B. Nachman Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Rapides Parish school district, located in Alexandria, LA with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, J.B. Nachman Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
J.B. Nachman Elementary School, located on Wakefield Blvd in Alexandria, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Dedicated to the development of elementary-aged students, the school focuses on building a strong educational groundwork in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where educators emphasize both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of their students, aiming to prepare them for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its standard curriculum, J.B. Nachman Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere for learners from diverse backgrounds. The school often incorporates extracurricular activities and community involvement initiatives to enrich the student experience. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with efforts to build character and school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the Alexandria community, striving to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a collaborative and structured setting.
For more information, contact J.B. Nachman Elementary School at (318) 445-7725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-7725
J.B. NACHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, LA with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rapides Parish
- Total Students:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 574 students
- White
- 55.4%
- Black or African American
- 36.1%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.