K.r. Hanchey Elementary School

611 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : K.R. Hanchey Elementary School serves the northern part of Deridder, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 99.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

K.r. Hanchey Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

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Hispanic
14%
11%

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Black
21%
42%

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White
52%
41%

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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.66

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(22-23)
25.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are K.r. Hanchey Elementary School often compared to?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Beauregard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend K.r. Hanchey Elementary School?
353 students attend K.r. Hanchey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does K.r. Hanchey Elementary School offer ?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is K.r. Hanchey Elementary School part of?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : K.R. Hanchey Elementary School serves the northern part of Deridder, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 99.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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