Top Rankings
Natchitoches Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,205 students in Natchitoches Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in Natchitoches Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Natchitoches Parish School District are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School and Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Natchitoches Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
5,205 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
422 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Natchitoches Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Graduation Rate
84%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
44 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
2,880 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
55%
41%
# White Students
1,877 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
36%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
187
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
357
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
395
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
403
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
381
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
387
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
379
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
385
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
382
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
437
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
360
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,489 is higher than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,977 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,489
$15,129
Spending / Student
$15,977
$14,469
Best Natchitoches Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Natchitoches Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #99.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 374 students
Rank: #1010.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1111.
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 East Fifth Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Grades: 3-4
| 378 students
Rank: #1313.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Grades: PK-2
| 731 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,205 students.
What is the rank of Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District is ranked #61 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish School District?
55% of Natchitoches Parish School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natchitoches Parish School District?
Natchitoches Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Natchitoches Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,977 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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