Mire Elementary School

666 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

666

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mire Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	29
Black	61
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
549 (82.4 %)
Black
61 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.4 %)
Two or More
24 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Acadia Parish
Phone:	(337)873-6602
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mire Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	78
Grade 7	74
Grade 8	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mire Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	342	51.4%
Male	324	48.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th