Top Rankings
Red River Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,313 students in Red River Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Red River Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
1,313 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Red River Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 188 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
834 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
63%
42%
# White Students
398 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
30%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
139
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
83
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,225 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,620 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,225
$15,797
Spending / Student
$26,620
$15,107
Best Red River Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red River Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Red River High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Ware Youth Center
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 4-6
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red River Parish School District?
Red River Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,313 students.
What is the rank of Red River Parish School District?
Red River Parish School District is ranked #100 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish School District?
63% of Red River Parish School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red River Parish School District?
Red River Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Red River Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,620 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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