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Allen Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
11
Schools
4,136
Students
$14,994
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
66.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Allen Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 4,136 students across 11 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,994 is near the national average for a US public school district. 67% 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 50/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kinder Elementary SchoolPK–04541
Oakdale Elementary SchoolPK–04562
Oberlin Elementary SchoolPK–06289
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kinder Middle School05–08374
Oakdale Middle School05–08322
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kinder High School08–12426
Oakdale High School08–12322
Oberlin High School07–12223
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elizabeth High SchoolPK–12401
Fairview High SchoolPK–12366
Reeves High SchoolPK–12310
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,994Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
34%
State
49.2%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal
16.7%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,136
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Allen Parish?
Allen Parish has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,136 students.
What is the graduation rate for Allen Parish?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Allen Parish spend per student?
Allen Parish spends $14,994 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Allen Parish?
67% of students in Allen Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Allen Parish?
No, Allen Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Allen Parish serve?
Allen Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Allen Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Allen Parish is 50/100. 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.