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 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.
Public Schools in Natchitoches Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Natchitoches Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 181 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 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
44 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
2,880 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
55%
41%
# White Students
1,877 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
36%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
187
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
357
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
395
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
403
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
381
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
387
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
379
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
385
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
382
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
437
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
360
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
46,129
# 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 $15,489 is higher than the state median of $15,129. 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 $14,469. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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 #61 out of 181 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%) 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 $14,469. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
