Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Provencal Elementary & Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School's student population of 444 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
24%
42%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provencal Elementary & Junior High School's ranking?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is ranked #314 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Provencal Elementary & Junior High School often compared to?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
444 students attend Provencal Elementary & Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% 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 Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Provencal Elementary & Junior High School offer ?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Provencal Elementary & Junior High School part of?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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