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Lafourche Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
31
Schools
14,208
Students
$17,007
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lafourche Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 14,208 students across 31 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 8 middle, 3 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,007 is above average for a US public school district. 61% 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 49/100.

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All Schools (31)
Elementary Schools19 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bayou Blue Elementary SchoolPK–02511
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School03–05426
Bayou Boeuf Elementary SchoolPK–05216
Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolCharterPK–08515
C.M. Washington Elementary School04–05349
Chackbay Elementary SchoolPK–05391
Cut Off Elementary SchoolPK–05426
Galliano Elementary SchoolPK–05384
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary SchoolPK–02167
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School03–05150
Lockport Lower Elementary SchoolPK–02460
Lockport Upper Elementary School03–05356
North Larose Elementary SchoolPK–05236
Raceland Lower Elementary SchoolPK–02369
Raceland Upper Elementary School03–05293
South Larose Elementary SchoolPK–05360
St. Charles Elementary SchoolPK–05274
Thibodaux Elementary SchoolPK–01592
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School02–03456
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Lafourche High School09–121,360
South Lafourche High School09–121,108
Thibodaux High School09–121,454
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Virtual Academy of LafourcheCharterKG–12494
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,007+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
42%
State
30.2%
Local (property tax)
41.7%
Federal
28.1%

Funding is shared between state (30%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
14,208
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,007 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 31 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
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 Lafourche Parish?
Lafourche Parish has 31 public schools, serving a total of 14,208 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lafourche Parish?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lafourche Parish spend per student?
Lafourche Parish spends $17,007 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lafourche Parish?
61% of students in Lafourche Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lafourche Parish?
Yes — 2 of the 31 schools in Lafourche Parish are charter schools.
What grade levels does Lafourche Parish serve?
Lafourche Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lafourche Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lafourche Parish is 49/100. 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.