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Ouachita Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
36
Schools
19,136
Students
$13,948
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
62.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
86.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Ouachita Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 19,136 students across 36 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,948 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% 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 47/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,948Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
38%
State
45.6%
Local (property tax)
38.3%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
19,136
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.1%
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita Parish has 36 public schools, serving a total of 19,136 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ouachita Parish?
The graduation rate is 86.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ouachita Parish spend per student?
Ouachita Parish spends $13,948 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ouachita Parish?
63% of students in Ouachita Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ouachita Parish?
No, Ouachita Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ouachita Parish serve?
Ouachita Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ouachita Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ouachita Parish is 47/100. 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.