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K.r. Hanchey Elementary School

611 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

K.r. Hanchey Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
23%
41%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are K.r. Hanchey Elementary School often compared to?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Beauregard Elementary School, Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend K.r. Hanchey Elementary School?
464 students attend K.r. Hanchey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of K.r. Hanchey Elementary School?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does K.r. Hanchey Elementary School offer ?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is K.r. Hanchey Elementary School part of?
K.r. Hanchey Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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