CENTRAL RAYNE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL
Central Rayne Kindergarten School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Acadia Parish school district, located in Rayne, LA with about 221 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Central Rayne Kindergarten School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Central Rayne Kindergarten School, located at 507 North Polk Street in Rayne, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Acadia Parish School District, the school is dedicated specifically to the early childhood development of students transitioning into their primary academic years. Its focused curriculum is designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, providing a structured environment where young learners can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Rayne, often referred to as the "Frog Capital of the World." By concentrating exclusively on the kindergarten level, the facility creates a specialized atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of five- and six-year-olds. Through a blend of play-based learning and early academic instruction, Central Rayne Kindergarten strives to build a strong educational foundation, ensuring that its students are well-prepared for the transition to elementary school and future academic success.
For more information, contact Central Rayne Kindergarten School at (337) 334-3669 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rayne, LA 70578-6017
(337) 334-3669
CENTRAL RAYNE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rayne, LA with about 221 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Acadia Parish
- Total Students:
- 221
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 221 students
- White
- 56.6%
- Black or African American
- 34.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 54.8%
- Male
- 45.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.