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St. James 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 6 public schools serving 3,425 students in St. James 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 St. James Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
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
6 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
3,425 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St. James 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 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 188 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2,046 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
60%
42%
# White Students
1,282 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
37%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
255
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
210
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
226
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
268
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
276
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,669 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,617 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,669
$15,797
Spending / Student
$20,617
$15,107
Best St. James Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lutcher High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-5741
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-5741
Grades: 7-12
| 981 students
Rank: #22.
Paulina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2756 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Grades: PK-3
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Vacherie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13440 Highway 644
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5252
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5252
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Gramercy Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Grades: 4-6
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4642
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4642
Grades: 4-6
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
St. James High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 611 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. James Parish School District?
St. James Parish School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,425 students.
What is the rank of St. James Parish School District?
St. James Parish School District is ranked #40 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Parish School District?
60% of St. James Parish School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. James Parish School District?
St. James Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is St. James Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,617 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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