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St. James Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
6
Schools
3,537
Students
$24,637
Per-Pupil Spend
+72% nat'l
58.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. James Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 3,537 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,637 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Paulina Elementary SchoolPK–03774
Vacherie Elementary SchoolPK–03386
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gramercy Elementary School04–06410
Sixth Ward Elementary School04–06290
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lutcher High School07–121,043
St. James High School07–12634
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,637+72% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
73%
State
15.6%
Local (property tax)
72.5%
Federal
11.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,537
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,637 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,537 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. James Parish?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. James Parish spend per student?
St. James Parish spends $24,637 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. James Parish?
58% of students in St. James Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. James Parish?
No, St. James Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. James Parish serve?
St. James Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. James Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. James Parish is 43/100. 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.