- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Central Rayne Kindergarten School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220003000003 · Rayne, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 17.3:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Central Rayne Kindergarten School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Central Rayne Kindergarten School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school 173
Central Rayne Kindergarten School
173 students
What this shows Central Rayne Kindergarten School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Rayne Kindergarten School compares
Central Rayne Kindergarten School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.