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7.8 avg / 10

Natchitoches Parish School District

School District · Natchitoches, Louisiana

Students: 5,205
Teachers (FTE): 421
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

13

7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,838

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#3 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,838

+$748 vs Louisiana median

District size

5,205 students

Typical than Louisiana median

About Natchitoches Parish

Natchitoches Parish is a Natchitoches, Louisiana school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $15,838 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Natchitoches Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Natchitoches Jr. High School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.

In standardized testing, Natchitoches Parish students show an average math proficiency of 41.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Natchitoches Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Natchitoches Parish with test data.

District Details

City
Natchitoches
Total Enrollment
5,205
Teachers (FTE)
421
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Natchitoches Parish?

Natchitoches Parish has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Natchitoches Parish?

The average composite rating for Natchitoches Parish is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Natchitoches Parish?

Natchitoches Parish spends $15,838 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Natchitoches Parish?

The average student-teacher ratio in Natchitoches Parish is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Natchitoches Parish?

Natchitoches Jr. High School is the highest-rated school in Natchitoches Parish with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What are the test scores in Natchitoches Parish?

Across schools in Natchitoches Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Natchitoches Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?

Natchitoches Parish has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 13 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
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
41.4%
ELA Proficiency
48.4%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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