MIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mire Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Acadia Parish school district, located in Rayne, LA with about 585 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 27 teachers, Mire Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Mire Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Rayne, Louisiana, serving students within the Acadia Parish School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education in a nurturing environment. It serves as a central hub for the families of the Mire area, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of local pride.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Rayne community, Mire Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. With its location on Mire Highway, the school maintains a traditional educational setting that prioritizes the personal and academic well-being of every child in its care.
For more information, contact Mire Elementary School at (337) 873-6602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rayne, LA 70578-7730
(337) 873-6602
MIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rayne, LA with about 585 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Acadia Parish
- Total Students:
- 585
- Teachers:
- 27.5
- 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 585 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.