Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bunkie 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bunkie Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Bunkie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunkie Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#820 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
74%
41%
White
19%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunkie Elementary School's ranking?
Bunkie Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bunkie Elementary School often compared to?
Bunkie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avoyelles ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School, Avoyelles High School, Cottonport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bunkie Elementary School?
361 students attend Bunkie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bunkie Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunkie Elementary School?
Bunkie Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bunkie Elementary School offer ?
Bunkie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunkie Elementary School part of?
Bunkie Elementary School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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