K.r. Hanchey Elementary School serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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-1
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are K.r. Hanchey Elementary School often compared to?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Beauregard Elementary School, Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend K.r. Hanchey Elementary School?
485 students attend K.r. Hanchey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does K.r. Hanchey Elementary School offer ?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is K.r. Hanchey Elementary School part of?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.
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