- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rayne, LA
South Rayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Rayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003000023
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Rayne Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Rayne · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Rayne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Rayne Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rayne, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
South Rayne Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 220003000023 · Rayne, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 19.9:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
South Rayne Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Rayne Elementary 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 219
South Rayne Elementary School
219 students
What this shows South Rayne Elementary School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Rayne Elementary School compares
South Rayne Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
White 35.2%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, South Rayne Elementary School is more 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 South Rayne Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Rayne 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
Similar elementary schools in Rayne
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Rayne Elementary School
How many students attend South Rayne Elementary School?
South Rayne Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rayne, LA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Rayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Rayne Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Rayne Elementary School?
75.6% of students at South Rayne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Rayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Rayne Elementary School is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Rayne, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Rayne Elementary School?
South Rayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 South Rayne Elementary School rank among public schools in Rayne?
By Resource Investment Index, South Rayne Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public 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 public schools in Rayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides South Rayne Elementary 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.