Enrollment
353
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deridder, LA
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for K.R. Hanchey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220018001572
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Deridder · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, K.R. Hanchey Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Deridder, LA.
School address
District: Beauregard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220018001572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How K.R. Hanchey Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Deridder, Louisiana, enrolling 353 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Louisiana schools and 27% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.3% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 349 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students) and South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students) alongside K.R. Hanchey Elementary 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 K.R. Hanchey Elementary School compares
K.R. Hanchey Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 51.6%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 12.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beauregard Parish, which includes K.R. Hanchey Elementary School.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.2%
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 K.R. Hanchey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beauregard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deridder High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merryville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to K.R. Hanchey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~353 students)
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Frequently asked questions about K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
How many students attend K.R. Hanchey Elementary School?
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deridder, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School?
63.3% of students at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K.R. Hanchey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Deridder, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K.R. Hanchey Elementary School?
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 K.R. Hanchey Elementary School rank among schools in Deridder?
By Resource Investment Index, K.R. Hanchey Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Deridder, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deridder on the city page.
Is K.R. Hanchey Elementary School a good school?
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 Beauregard Parish?
Besides K.R. Hanchey Elementary School, Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students), South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students), and Deridder High School (621 students). See the Beauregard Parish district page for the complete list.
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