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Red River Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,362 students in Red River Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in Red River Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
5 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Red River Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
808 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
59%
41%
# White Students
470 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
34%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
101
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,425 is higher 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 $25,662 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,425
$15,129
Spending / Student
$25,662
$14,469
Best Red River Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red River High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Red River Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 3-6
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red River Parish School District?
Red River Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,362 students.
What is the rank of Red River Parish School District?
Red River Parish School District is ranked #102 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish School District?
59% of Red River Parish School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red River Parish School District?
Red River Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Red River Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,662 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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