St. James Parish School District
School District · Lutcher, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating St. James Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. James 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.
St. James High School
Vacherie · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lutcher High School
Lutcher · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gramercy Elementary School
Gramercy · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#21 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
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 #21 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. St. James Parish's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are St. James High School (8.4/10), Lutcher High School (8.3/10), and Gramercy Elementary School (7.4/10). 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 | St. James High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Lutcher High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Gramercy Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Paulina Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Vacherie Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sixth Ward Elementary School | 5.4 / 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. The district invests $19,342 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, St. James Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is St. James High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, St. James Parish students show an average math proficiency of 60.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.9%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Lutcher
- Total Enrollment
- 3,421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 285
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish spends $19,342 per student per year.
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?
St. James High 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 60.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.9%. 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 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.9%
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Compare St. James Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lafayette Parish (44)
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- 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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