Enrollment
662
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rayne, LA
Mire Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mire Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220003000017
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mire Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rayne · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mire Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mire Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rayne, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mire Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mire Elementary School
Mire Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rayne, Louisiana, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Louisiana schools and 27% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 662 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% 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 Indian Bayou Elementary School (217 students): Mire Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 12.8:1).
Acadia Parish also operates Rayne High School (653 students) and Iota Elementary School (585 students) alongside Mire 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 Mire Elementary School compares
Mire 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 81.3%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Mire Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acadia Parish, which includes Mire Elementary 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 Mire Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crowley High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mire Elementary 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
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~662 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mire Elementary School
How many students attend Mire Elementary School?
Mire Elementary School has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rayne, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mire Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mire Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Mire Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mire Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mire Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Rayne, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mire Elementary School?
Mire Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mire Elementary School rank among schools in Rayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Mire Elementary School ranks #3 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 Mire Elementary School a good school?
Mire Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Acadia Parish?
Besides Mire Elementary School, Acadia Parish also operates Rayne High School (653 students), Iota Elementary School (585 students), and Iota High School (566 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.
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