Natchitoches Parish School District

310 Royal Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457-5709
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Natchitoches Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,245 students in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Natchitoches Parish School District are Natchitoches Magnet School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School and N.s.u. Elementary Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Natchitoches Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
14 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
5,245 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Natchitoches Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 68% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (LA)
#52 out of 188 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Natchitoches Parish  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
29%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Natchitoches Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Natchitoches Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
83%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Natchitoches Parish  School District and public school graduation rate of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
43 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
2,920 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
56%
42%
# White Students
1,919 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
37%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
169 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
213
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
390
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
384
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
380
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
410
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
380
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
371
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
356
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
368
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
493
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
409
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
368
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
342
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,371 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,855 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart display total revenue of Natchitoches Parish  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$83 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart display total spending of Natchitoches Parish  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,371
$15,797
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Natchitoches Parish  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,855
$15,107
This chart display average spending per public school student in Natchitoches Parish  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Natchitoches Parish School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchitoches Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
125 Central Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-6973
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
Natchitoches Central High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,213 students
Rank: #66.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Grades: 7-12
| 267 students
Rank: #99.
Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
Math: 5% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 360 students
Rank: #1111.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Grades: 3-4
| 347 students
Rank: #1212.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1313.
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 East Fifth Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Grades: 5-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1414.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 36%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Grades: PK-2
| 641 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,245 students.
What is the rank of Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District is ranked #51 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish School District?
56% of Natchitoches Parish School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Natchitoches Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,855 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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