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Ascension Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
31
Schools
24,769
Students
$15,936
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
49.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ascension Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 24,769 students across 31 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,936 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,936+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
54%
State
32.3%
Local (property tax)
53.9%
Federal
13.9%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
24,769
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ascension Parish?
Ascension Parish has 31 public schools, serving a total of 24,769 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ascension Parish?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ascension Parish spend per student?
Ascension Parish spends $15,936 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ascension Parish?
50% of students in Ascension Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ascension Parish?
No, Ascension Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ascension Parish serve?
Ascension Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ascension Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ascension Parish is 44/100. 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.