Banks Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 283 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 763rd out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2401 72nd Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
- Principal or Admin: Lee S. Coleman
- Fax: (225) 356-2665
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,662
- Graduation Rate: 55.1%
- Dropout Rate: 11.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.4
- Enrolled Students: 42,307
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 283
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 156 (55.1%)
- Females: 127 (44.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 5 (1.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 275 (97.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 280 (98.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 277 | 97.9% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 6 | 2.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 14.8% |
| 1st Grade | 51 | 18.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 48 | 17.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 29 | 10.2% |
| 4th Grade | 62 | 21.9% |
| 5th Grade | 32 | 11.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 26 Years
- Average Salary: $48,295
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,296 | 17% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,694 | 83% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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