Enrollment
173
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rayne, LA
Central Rayne Kindergarten School
Federal NCES profile for Central Rayne Kindergarten School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220003000003
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Rayne Kindergarten School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rayne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Rayne Kindergarten School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Rayne Kindergarten School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rayne, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Rayne Kindergarten School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Rayne Kindergarten School
Central Rayne Kindergarten School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Rayne, Louisiana, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.0% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Louisiana schools, with 173 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Acadia Parish spends $12,449 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rayne's public schools, it stands alongside Mire Elementary School (662 students): Central Rayne Kindergarten School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 21.4:1).
Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students) and Rayne High School (653 students) alongside Central Rayne Kindergarten School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Rayne Kindergarten School compares
Central Rayne Kindergarten School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 37.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Central Rayne Kindergarten School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acadia Parish, which includes Central Rayne Kindergarten School.
$12,449
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 45.8%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Rayne Kindergarten School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Rayne Kindergarten School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Rayne
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Rayne Kindergarten School
How many students attend Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rayne, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Rayne Kindergarten School is 17.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
68.0% of students at Central Rayne Kindergarten School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
The largest demographic group at Central Rayne Kindergarten School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Rayne, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Rayne Kindergarten School rank among schools in Rayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Rayne Kindergarten School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rayne, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rayne on the city page.
Is Central Rayne Kindergarten School a good school?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Central Rayne Kindergarten School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.
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