Top Rankings
Lafayette Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 31,272 students in Lafayette Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in Lafayette Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
31,272 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
1,958 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lafayette Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
87 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
787 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,676 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
12,621 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
40%
41%
# White Students
12,973 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
41%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,101 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
882
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
2,136
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,480
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,392
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,361
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,277
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,230
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,263
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,286
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,276
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,753
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,585
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,394
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,957
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,943 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$432 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$405 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,823
$15,129
Spending / Student
$12,943
$14,469
Best Lafayette Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Myrtle Place Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2901 E Milton Ave
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7690
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Avenue B
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7720
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7720
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
Woodvale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Leon Drive
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7830
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #66.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 W. Milton Avenue
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 1,300 students
Rank: #77.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,366 students
Rank: #88.
L.j. Alleman Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #99.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7620
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7620
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #1010.
Southside High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,891 students
Rank: #1111.
L. Leo Judice Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5801 Cameron Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7710
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1212.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1414.
Martial Billeaud Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E. Fairfield Dr.
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7270
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1515.
J. Wallace James Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 936 students
Rank: #1616.
Youngsville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #1717.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #1818.
O. Comeaux High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 West Bluebird Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: #1919.
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7780
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #2020.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #2121.
Broussard Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 South Morgan Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #2222.
Edgar Martin Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2323.
Judice Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #2424.
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 St. Deporres Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7650
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #2525.
Ossun Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2626.
Paul Breaux Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Grades: 5-8
| 633 students
Rank: #2727.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 Delhomme Ave
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7820
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #2828.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #2929.
Carencro High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #3030.
Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Tee Ma Road
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #3131.
Acadiana High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,835 students
Rank: #3232.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 East Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #3333.
Scott Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Marie Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #3434.
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Foreman Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7750
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #3535.
Carencro Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 North University
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Grades: 5-8
| 607 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette Parish School District?
Lafayette Parish School District manages 45 public schools serving 31,272 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette Parish School District?
Lafayette Parish School District is ranked #25 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Parish School District?
41% of Lafayette Parish School District students are White, 40% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette Parish School District?
Lafayette Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Lafayette Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,943 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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