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Assumption Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
9
Schools
3,031
Students
$14,618
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
63.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Assumption Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 3,031 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,618 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bayou L'Ourse Primary SchoolPK–04146
Belle Rose Primary SchoolPK–04164
Labadieville Primary SchoolPK–04272
Napoleonville Primary SchoolPK–04408
Pierre Part Elementary SchoolPK–08517
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belle Rose Middle School05–08124
Labadieville Middle School05–08248
Napoleonville Middle School05–08266
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Assumption High School09–12886
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,618Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
37%
State
43.4%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal
19.2%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,031
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Assumption Parish?
Assumption Parish has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,031 students.
What is the graduation rate for Assumption Parish?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Assumption Parish spend per student?
Assumption Parish spends $14,618 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Assumption Parish?
63% of students in Assumption Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Assumption Parish?
No, Assumption Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Assumption Parish serve?
Assumption Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Assumption Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Assumption Parish is 38/100. 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.