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Allen Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,977 students in Allen Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Allen Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
3,977 Students
682,547 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
39,119 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Allen Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 193 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Graduation Rate
94%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
40 Students
4,071 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
10,748 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
63,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
739 Students
285,495 Students
% Black Students
19%
42%
# White Students
2,874 Students
292,679 Students
% White Students
72%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
22,306 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
239
24,467
# Students in K Grade:
337
51,521
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
52,137
# Students in 2nd Grade:
263
50,800
# Students in 3rd Grade:
300
49,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
294
49,302
# Students in 5th Grade:
259
49,339
# Students in 6th Grade:
288
50,411
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
52,522
# Students in 8th Grade:
316
52,294
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
58,720
# Students in 10th Grade:
289
50,557
# Students in 11th Grade:
271
46,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
43,940
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,745 is higher than the state median of $15,069. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,599
$15,757
Spending / Student
$15,745
$15,069
Best Allen Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4239 Highway 377
Grant, LA 70644
(318) 634-5354
Grant, LA 70644
(318) 634-5354
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Kinder High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Hwy 383
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2886
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2886
Grades: 8-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Kinder Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2454
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2454
Grades: PK-4
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Kinder Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(318) 738-3223
Kinder, LA 70648
(318) 738-3223
Grades: 5-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 North 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Live Oak Street
Elizabeth, LA 70638
(318) 634-5341
Elizabeth, LA 70638
(318) 634-5341
Grades: PK-12
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Oberlin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 South 4th Street
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-2241
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-2241
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #88.
Oberlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
Reeves High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13770 Highway 113
Reeves, LA 70658
(337) 666-2414
Reeves, LA 70658
(337) 666-2414
Grades: PK-12
| 286 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highway 1153
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Grades: PK-4
| 557 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Grades: 5-8
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allen Parish School District?
Allen Parish School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,977 students.
What is the rank of Allen Parish School District?
Allen Parish School District is ranked #44 out of 193 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allen Parish School District?
72% of Allen Parish School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allen Parish School District?
Allen Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Allen Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,745 is higher than the state median of $15,069. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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