Central Rayne Kindergarten School

173 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Central Rayne Kindergarten School, located at 507 North Polk Street in Rayne, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Acadia Parish School District, the school is dedicated specifically to the early childhood development of students transitioning into their primary academic years. Its focused curriculum is designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, providing a structured environment where young learners can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Rayne, often referred to as the "Frog Capital of the World." By concentrating exclusively on the kindergarten level, the facility creates a specialized atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of five- and six-year-olds. Through a blend of play-based learning and early academic instruction, Central Rayne Kindergarten strives to build a strong educational foundation, ensuring that its students are well-prepared for the transition to elementary school and future academic success.

173

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Rayne Kindergarten School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	11
Black	65
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
81 (46.8%)
Black
65 (37.6%)
Two or More
14 (8.1%)
Hispanic
11 (6.4%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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)334-3669
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 56

Kindergarten 117