South Rayne Elementary School
Tel:
(337) 334-3610
South Rayne Elementary School serves 251 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South Rayne Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Rayne Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Rayne Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Rayne Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #467 out of 1277 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 45% | 43% |
| White | 43% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Acadia Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to South Rayne Elementary 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 | 379 students
0.8 miles
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501 0.8 1-3 379 - Rayne Central Rayne Kindergarten School Grades: PK-K | 221 students
0.9 miles
507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3669 0.9 PK-K 221 - Rayne Rayne High School Grades: 8-12 | 686 students
1.2 miles
1016 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3691 1.2 8-12 686 - Rayne Armstrong Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 368 students
1.3 miles
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377 1.3 6-8 368 - Duson Duson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 233 students
5.3 miles
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-8660 5.3 PK-5 233
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