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St. Landry Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
35
Schools
12,554
Students
$14,633
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
71.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
74.8%
Graduation Rate
-11.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. Landry Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 12,554 students across 35 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 9 middle, 9 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 74.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,633 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 45/100.

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All Schools (35)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Highland Early Learning CenterPK–PK139
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,633Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
29%
State
44.1%
Local (property tax)
28.6%
Federal
27.3%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
12,554
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.8%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 35 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.8%, graduation is 11.7 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
27% 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 St. Landry Parish?
St. Landry Parish has 35 public schools, serving a total of 12,554 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Landry Parish?
The graduation rate is 74.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. Landry Parish spend per student?
St. Landry Parish spends $14,633 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Landry Parish?
71% of students in St. Landry Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Landry Parish?
Yes — 1 of the 35 schools in St. Landry Parish is a charter school.
What grade levels does St. Landry Parish serve?
St. Landry Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Landry Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Landry Parish is 45/100. 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.