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Avoyelles Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
10
Schools
5,080
Students
$13,225
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
58.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Avoyelles Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,080 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,225 is near the national average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bunkie Elementary SchoolPK–06356
Cottonport ElementaryPK–06318
Lafargue Elementary SchoolPK–06556
Marksville Elementary SchoolPK–06697
Plaucheville Elementary SchoolPK–06610
Riverside Elementary SchoolPK–06240
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Avoyelles High School07–12536
Bunkie Magnet High School07–12702
LA School for Ag ScienceCharter07–12390
Marksville High School07–12675
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,225Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
25%
State
47.4%
Local (property tax)
25.0%
Federal
27.6%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,080
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,080 students.
What is the graduation rate for Avoyelles Parish?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Avoyelles Parish spend per student?
Avoyelles Parish spends $13,225 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Avoyelles Parish?
59% of students in Avoyelles Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Avoyelles Parish?
Yes — 1 of the 10 schools in Avoyelles Parish is a charter school.
What grade levels does Avoyelles Parish serve?
Avoyelles Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Avoyelles Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Avoyelles Parish is 45/100. 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.