Kinder Elementary School

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kinder Elementary School, located at 412 North 12th Street in Kinder, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Allen Parish School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its students, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school. By emphasizing core curriculum subjects and fostering a positive classroom culture, the school strives to equip students with the essential skills needed for their future educational success.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Kinder, acting as a central hub for families and local engagement. Beyond its academic instruction, Kinder Elementary often focuses on character building and community participation, encouraging students to develop as responsible citizens. With its commitment to student growth and a structured educational approach, the school remains a key component of the Kinder community, providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere for its young learners.

524

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kinder Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	10
Black	91
Two or More	46
American Indian	9

White
368 (70.2%)
Black
91 (17.4%)
Two or More
46 (8.8%)
Hispanic
10 (1.9%)
American Indian
9 (1.7%)

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:	Allen Parish
Phone:	(337)738-2454
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 74

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 83