K.r. Hanchey Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- 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 464 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
464 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
12%
11%

Black
23%
41%

White
53%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
464 students attend K.r. Hanchey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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