RAINTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Raintree Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary Parish school district, located in Baldwin, LA with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, Raintree Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Raintree Elementary School is a public school located in the small community of Baldwin, Louisiana, serving students within the St. Mary Parish School District. As a neighborhood elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational education for young learners in a rural setting, emphasizing core academics and social development. The school plays a central role in the local community, striving to create a nurturing environment where students can build the essential skills needed for their transition to middle school.

While specific performance metrics and demographics can fluctuate, Raintree Elementary is typical of the district's commitment to providing equitable access to education in St. Mary Parish. Like many schools in the area, it works to balance academic standards with extracurricular engagement, aiming to foster a sense of school spirit and community among its students, faculty, and local families. For the most current information regarding specific curriculum offerings, extracurricular programs, or performance ratings, it is recommended to visit the official St. Mary Parish School Board website.

For more information, contact Raintree Elementary School at (337) 923-0494 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 Raintree Drive
Baldwin, LA 70514
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RAINTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baldwin, LA with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. Mary Parish
Total Students:
484
Teachers:
30
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 484 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RAINTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.

Black or African American
79.5%
White
16.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.