The average student:teacher ratio in Louisiana public schools is approximately 17:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
10:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Rank: #22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
521 Mckeithen Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 487-5117
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 487-5117
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2401 72nd Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
3150 Military Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-4415
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-4415
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
John Martyn Community School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-12
1108 Shrewsbury Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-12
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Rank: #1010.
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Westbank Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 3-8
2590 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-4651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-4651
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Concordia Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 3-12
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
931 Dean Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 766-8188
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Hackberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
1390 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
3837 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 10-12
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Belfair Montessori School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Lagrange High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Louisiana Key Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-8
3172 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 298-1223
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 298-1223
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Oberlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Plain Dealing High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Starks High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Rank: #33 - 5133. - 51.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Rank: #33 - 5133. - 51.
Baker Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
5903 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-9750
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-9750
Rank: #33 - 5133. - 51.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Louisiana average public schools student:teacher ratio is 17:1 for 2024.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public schools in Louisiana include Lee Head Start, Mckeithen Head Start and Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana is Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy, with a value of 3:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy, with a value of 3:1.
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