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Acadia Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
27
Schools
9,601
Students
$13,439
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
67.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
92.3%
Graduation Rate
+5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Acadia Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 9,601 students across 27 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,439 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Armstrong Middle School06–08340
Church Point Middle School06–08256
Crowley Middle School06–08449
Iota Middle School06–08287
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AMIKids Acadiana06–1232
Church Point High School09–12555
Crowley High School09–12536
Iota High School09–12611
Midland High School08–12314
Rayne High School09–12640
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,439Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
27%
State
45.8%
Local (property tax)
27.0%
Federal
27.2%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
9,601
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.3%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.3% graduation rate — 5.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Acadia Parish?
Acadia Parish has 27 public schools, serving a total of 9,601 students.
What is the graduation rate for Acadia Parish?
The graduation rate is 92.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Acadia Parish spend per student?
Acadia Parish spends $13,439 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Acadia Parish?
68% of students in Acadia Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Acadia Parish?
No, Acadia Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Acadia Parish serve?
Acadia Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Acadia Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Acadia Parish is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.