Very Good
#374 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 29% in state
South Rayne Elementary School
Elementary School · Acadia Parish · Rayne, LA
An Acadia Parish elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 East Branche Street, Rayne, LA 70578
- Math 37% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Rayne Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Rayne Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rayne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,531
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Egan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
| Estherwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–7 | Not available | 217 | Compare → |
| Evangeline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Acadia Parish
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #8 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Rayne Elementary School is listed in Acadia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Rayne Elementary School
South Rayne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rayne, LA, part of Acadia Parish, serving approximately 231 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Rayne Elementary School
What grades does South Rayne Elementary School serve?
South Rayne Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend South Rayne Elementary School?
South Rayne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Rayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Rayne Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Rayne Elementary School rank in LA?
South Rayne Elementary School ranks #374 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is South Rayne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Rayne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Rayne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Rayne Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Rayne Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Rayne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Rayne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Rayne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Rayne Elementary School?
81.8% of students at South Rayne Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Acadia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (337) 334-3610
- Area population (ZIP 70578)
- 16,279
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70578; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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