Lasalle Parish School District
School District · Jena, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#48 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,062
$1,028 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,556 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
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 5.9/10, Lasalle Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lasalle High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lasalle Parish students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
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 5.9/10. 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 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lasalle Parish?
Across schools in Lasalle Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. 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 5.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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