Top Rankings
Lasalle Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,575 students in Lasalle Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Lasalle Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
9 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
2,575 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lasalle Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 188 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
# American Indian Students
38 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
232 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
9%
42%
# White Students
2,200 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
85%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
197
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
166
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,346 in this school district is less 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 $13,293 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,346
$15,797
Spending / Student
$13,293
$15,107
Best Lasalle Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodpine Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Grades: 3-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Olla-standard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4170 School Drive
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5163
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5163
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Jena Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lasalle Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5960 Tannehill Drive
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Rank: #66.
Fellowship Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #77.
Jena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1460 Blake Street
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
1941 East Oak Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lasalle Parish School District?
Lasalle Parish School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,575 students.
What is the rank of Lasalle Parish School District?
Lasalle Parish School District is ranked #32 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lasalle Parish School District?
85% of Lasalle Parish School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lasalle Parish School District?
Lasalle Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Lasalle Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,293 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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