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Natchitoches Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
14
Schools
5,527
Students
$17,746
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
89.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+37pp vs nat'l
81.5%
Graduation Rate
-5.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Natchitoches Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,527 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,746 is above average for a US public school district. 89% 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 (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School05–06356
N.S.U. Middle Lab School06–08178
Natchitoches Jr. High School07–08325
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School07–12351
Natchitoches Central High School09–121,245
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center04–12220
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,746+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
43%
State
36.4%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal
20.8%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,527
Students
89%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.5%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,746 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,527 students.
What is the graduation rate for Natchitoches Parish?
The graduation rate is 81.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Natchitoches Parish spend per student?
Natchitoches Parish spends $17,746 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Natchitoches Parish?
89% of students in Natchitoches Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Natchitoches Parish?
No, Natchitoches Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Natchitoches Parish serve?
Natchitoches Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Natchitoches Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Natchitoches 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.