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Jefferson Davis Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
12
Schools
5,595
Students
$16,893
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
68.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jefferson Davis Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,595 students across 12 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,893 is above average for a US public school district. 69% 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 51/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elton Elementary SchoolPK–05241
Fenton Elementary SchoolPK–08105
Jennings Elementary SchoolPK–061,029
Lake Arthur Elementary SchoolPK–06476
Welsh Elementary SchoolPK–05507
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School06–08204
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elton High School06–12257
Jennings High School07–12853
Lake Arthur High School07–12380
Welsh High School09–12280
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hathaway High SchoolPK–12607
Lacassine High SchoolPK–12656
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,893+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
36%
State
49.2%
Local (property tax)
36.1%
Federal
14.6%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,595
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,893 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
69% 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 Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,595 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jefferson Davis Parish?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jefferson Davis Parish spend per student?
Jefferson Davis Parish spends $16,893 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jefferson Davis Parish?
69% of students in Jefferson Davis Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jefferson Davis Parish?
No, Jefferson Davis Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jefferson Davis Parish serve?
Jefferson Davis Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jefferson Davis Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jefferson Davis Parish is 51/100. 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.