Lasalle Parish School District
School District · Jena, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,556
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,556
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#35 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below 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 #35 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Lasalle Parish's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lasalle Junior High School (8.5/10), Jena Junior High School (7.9/10), and Fellowship Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 14% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Junior High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Jena Junior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Fellowship Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Jena High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Nebo Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Lasalle High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Goodpine Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Olla-Standard Elementary School | 3.8 / 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. District-level spending was $14,062 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Lasalle Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lasalle Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lasalle Parish students show an average math proficiency of 56.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
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 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Jena
- Total Enrollment
- 2,556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- District spending per student
- $14,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lasalle Parish?
Lasalle Parish's district-level spending was $14,062 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 Junior 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 56.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. 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 6.3/10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Lasalle Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- 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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