J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School

43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360

960 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School, located on Trinity Church Road in Pineville, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development, the school caters to a diverse student body, focusing on building a strong educational base during the formative early childhood and elementary years. The school is known for being a vital part of the Pineville community, working to create a supportive environment where students can transition from their early schooling into more advanced academic settings.

The school emphasizes a traditional curriculum balanced with initiatives aimed at student engagement and parental involvement. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary strives to equip its students with the fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for long-term success. Through its commitment to local educational standards and community partnership, the school remains a key contributor to the academic landscape of the Pineville area.

960

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	47
Black	228
Asian	28
Two or More	55
American Indian	4

White
598 (62.3 %)
Black
228 (23.7 %)
Two or More
55 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
47 (4.9 %)
Asian
28 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)445-6860
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	960
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	139
Grade 5	127
Grade 6	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	483	50.3%
Male	477	49.7%

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