Central Rayne Kindergarten School

507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Rayne Kindergarten School serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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Central Rayne Kindergarten School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Central Rayne Kindergarten School's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
197 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Rayne Kindergarten School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
11%
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Black
36%
41%
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White
50%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
197 students attend Central Rayne Kindergarten School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Central Rayne Kindergarten School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Rayne Kindergarten School?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Rayne Kindergarten School offer ?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Central Rayne Kindergarten School part of?
Central Rayne Kindergarten School is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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