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Rapides Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
47
Schools
22,991
Students
$14,229
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
73.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
80.6%
Graduation Rate
-5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rapides Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 22,991 students across 47 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,229 is near the national average for a US public school district. 74% 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 43/100.

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All Schools (47)
Elementary Schools25 schools
High Schools7 schools
Other Schools9 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,229Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
39%
State
43.2%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal
17.9%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
47
Schools
22,991
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.6%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 47 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.6%, graduation is 5.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
74% 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 Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish has 47 public schools, serving a total of 22,991 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rapides Parish?
The graduation rate is 80.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rapides Parish spend per student?
Rapides Parish spends $14,229 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rapides Parish?
74% of students in Rapides Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rapides Parish?
No, Rapides Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rapides Parish serve?
Rapides Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rapides Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rapides Parish is 43/100. 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.