Avoyelles 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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,080 students in Avoyelles Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Avoyelles Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Avoyelles Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
43 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
2,169 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
43%
42%
# White Students
2,512 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
49%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
303 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
210
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
399
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
361
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
324
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
324
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
404
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
351
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
472
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
384
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
368
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,080 students.
What is the rank of Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District is ranked #81 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish School District?
49% of Avoyelles Parish School District students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Avoyelles Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,080 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
