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Pointe Coupee Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
5
Schools
2,710
Students
$15,529
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
71.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
67.0%
Graduation Rate
-19.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pointe Coupee Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 2,710 students across 5 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,529 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Rosenwald Elementary SchoolPK–06389
Rougon Elementary SchoolPK–08516
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary SchoolPK–08292
Valverda Elementary SchoolPK–06503
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Livonia High School07–121,010
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,529Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
54%
State
25.9%
Local (property tax)
53.5%
Federal
20.6%

Funding is shared between state (26%) and local sources (54%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,710
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.0%, graduation is 19.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% 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 Pointe Coupee Parish?
Pointe Coupee Parish has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,710 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pointe Coupee Parish?
The graduation rate is 67.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pointe Coupee Parish spend per student?
Pointe Coupee Parish spends $15,529 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pointe Coupee Parish?
71% of students in Pointe Coupee Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pointe Coupee Parish?
No, Pointe Coupee Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pointe Coupee Parish serve?
Pointe Coupee Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pointe Coupee Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pointe Coupee Parish is 41/100. 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.