There were 145 first grade students enrolled in Bienville Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Crawford Elementary School welcomed the most first grade students in the parish.
Within Bienville Parish schools, the most students were found in sixth grade classes, while fifth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Bienville Parish ranked 13th lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 12th lowest the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Bienville Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Bienville Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Elementary School | 52 | 20.2% | 258 |
| Ringgold Elementary School | 40 | 18.3% | 219 |
| Castor High School | 34 | 8.1% | 421 |
| Saline High School | 13 | 4.2% | 308 |
| Gibsland-Coleman High School | 6 | 4.1% | 145 |
