South Rayne Elementary School
Tel:
(337)334-3610
- South Rayne Elementary School serves 250 students in grades 4-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
South Rayne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Rayne Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 250 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Rayne Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Rayne Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #579 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 46% | 44% |
| White | 46% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Acadia Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Rayne Elementary School is Rayne High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rayne High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Martin Petitjean Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rayne Martin Petitjean Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 385 students
0.8 miles
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337)334-9501 0.8 1-3 385 - Rayne Central Rayne Kindergarten School Grades: PK-K | 199 students
0.9 miles
507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337)334-3669 0.9 PK-K 199 - Rayne Rayne High School Grades: 8-12 | 715 students
1.2 miles
1016 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337)334-3691 1.2 8-12 715 - Rayne Armstrong Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 358 students
1.3 miles
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337)334-3377 1.3 6-8 358 - Duson Duson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 193 students
5.3 miles
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337)521-8660 5.3 PK-5 193
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