Central Rayne Kindergarten School

507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Central Rayne Kindergarten School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Rayne Kindergarten School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
40%
42%
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White
47%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
199 students attend Central Rayne Kindergarten School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Central Rayne Kindergarten School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Rayne Kindergarten School offer ?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Central Rayne Kindergarten School part of?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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