Rayville Elementary School

124 Learning Place Street
Rayville, LA 71269

(318)728-2029

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rayville Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Rayville, Louisiana, serving students within the Richland Parish School District. As a foundational pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school is committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Rayville Elementary plays an active role in the small-town community of Rayville. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities, parent-teacher partnerships, and local initiatives that encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Rayville Elementary strives to provide a stable learning foundation for the youth of Richland Parish.

359

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rayville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	2
Black	330
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Black
330 (91.9 %)
White
22 (6.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Richland Parish
Phone:	(318)728-2029
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 18

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51