St. James Parish School District
School District · Lutcher, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#9 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,342
+$4,252 vs Louisiana median
District size
3,421 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
St. James Parish ranks #9 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. St. James Parish's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Vacherie Elementary School (8.4/10), St. James High School (7.7/10), and Sixth Ward Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in St. James Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacherie Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | St. James High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Sixth Ward Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Paulina Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Gramercy Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lutcher High School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. James Parish
St. James Parish is a Lutcher, Louisiana school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,421 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. District-level spending was $19,342 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, St. James Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Vacherie Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, St. James Parish students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 60.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. James Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. James Parish with test data.
Schools in St. James Parish
6 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Lutcher
- Total Enrollment
- 3,421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 285
- District spending per student
- $19,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish has 6 schools in total — 2 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 St. James Parish?
The average composite rating for St. James Parish is 7.2/10. 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 St. James Parish?
St. James Parish's district-level spending was $19,342 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 St. James Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. James Parish is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. James Parish?
Vacherie Elementary School is the highest-rated school in St. James Parish with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in St. James Parish?
Across schools in St. James Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. James Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
St. James Parish has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 6 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare St. James 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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