- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mire Elementary School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 220003000017 · Rayne, LA Other · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 21.4:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rayne High School (653 students)
Mire Elementary School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mire Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Crowley High S
Crowley High School
495 students
What this shows Mire Elementary School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mire Elementary School compares
Mire Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,428
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
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.
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
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~662 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.