- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rayville, LA
Rayville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rayville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220135001104
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rayville Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rayville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rayville Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rayville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rayville, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rayville Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220135001104 · Rayville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 15.1:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mangham Elementary School (404 students)
Rayville Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Rayville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mangham Elemen
Mangham Elementary School
404 students
- Rayville High
Rayville High School
341 students
- This school
Rayville Elementary School
333 students
- Start Elementa
Start Elementary School
332 students
- Mangham High S
Mangham High School
294 students
- Holly Ridge El
Holly Ridge Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Rayville Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rayville Elementary School compares
Rayville 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,896
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.0%
White 4.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Rayville Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Richland Parish reports $13,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rayville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rayville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Rayville
1 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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rayville Elementary School
How many students attend Rayville Elementary School?
Rayville Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rayville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rayville Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Rayville Elementary School?
88.9% of students at Rayville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rayville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rayville Elementary School is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Rayville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rayville Elementary School?
Rayville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rayville Elementary School rank among public schools in Rayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rayville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rayville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Richland Parish?
Besides Rayville Elementary School, Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students), Rayville High School (341 students), and Start Elementary School (332 students). See the Richland Parish district page for the complete list.