Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, formerly Avoyelles Correctional Center, is a state prison of Louisiana, operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. It is located in unincorporated Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, near Cottonport and about 30 miles south of Alexandria.
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center serves 5 students in grades 10-12.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center's student population of 5 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raymond Laborde Correctional Center is 0.32, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
80%
41%
White
20%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Raymond Laborde Correctional Center?
5 students attend Raymond Laborde Correctional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Raymond Laborde Correctional Center students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What grades does Raymond Laborde Correctional Center offer ?
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond Laborde Correctional Center part of?
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center is part of Special School District.
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