51爆料

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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,205 students in Natchitoches Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in Natchitoches Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Natchitoches Parish School District are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School and Marthaville Elementary & Junior High 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
5,205 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
422 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Natchitoches Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#47 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
35%
34%
40%
42%
24%
27%
86%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
55%
41%
% White
36%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,489 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,977 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,489
$15,176
Spending / Student
$15,977
$14,514

Best Natchitoches Parish School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Natchitoches Central High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Gr: 7-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 East Fifth Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Gr: 3-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Gr: PK-2 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,205 students.
What is the rank of Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District is ranked #63 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish School District?
55% of Natchitoches Parish School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Natchitoches Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,977 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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