Lasalle Parish School District
School District · Jena, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Lasalle Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lasalle Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lasalle High School
Olla · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Goodpine Middle School
Jena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lasalle Junior High School
Urania · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#19 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,062
$1,028 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,556 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Lasalle Parish ranks #19 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Lasalle Parish's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lasalle High School (8.5/10), Goodpine Middle School (7.9/10), and Lasalle Junior High School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lasalle Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lasalle Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lasalle High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Goodpine Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lasalle Junior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Nebo Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Jena Junior High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Jena High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Fellowship Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Olla-standard Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lasalle Parish
Lasalle Parish is a Jena, Louisiana school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,556 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $14,062 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Lasalle Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lasalle High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lasalle Parish students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 67.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lasalle Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lasalle Parish with test data.
Schools in Lasalle Parish
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Jena
- Total Enrollment
- 2,556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lasalle Parish?
Lasalle Parish has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lasalle Parish?
The average composite rating for Lasalle Parish is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lasalle Parish?
Lasalle Parish spends $14,062 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lasalle Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lasalle Parish is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lasalle Parish?
Lasalle High School is the highest-rated school in Lasalle Parish with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lasalle Parish?
Across schools in Lasalle Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lasalle Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Lasalle Parish has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.9%
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Compare Lasalle Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
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- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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