South Rayne Elementary School

201 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

South Rayne Elementary School is a public institution located in Rayne, Louisiana, serving students in the Acadia Parish School District. As a foundational school within the community, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to young learners, typically covering pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing students for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

Beyond academics, South Rayne Elementary plays an active role in the local Rayne community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. The school works to maintain a focus on student engagement and character development, utilizing the resources provided by the Acadia Parish School System to meet state educational standards. By prioritizing foundational skills and community involvement, the school aims to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

201

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Rayne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	10
Black	93
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
93 (46.3 %)
White
81 (40.3 %)
Two or More
16 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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)334-3610
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 103