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St. Tammany Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
55
Schools
39,559
Students
$16,036
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
44.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
81.8%
Graduation Rate
-4.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. Tammany Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 39,559 students across 55 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 19 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,036 is above average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (55)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abita Springs Elementary SchoolPK–03672
Abney Elementary Early Childhood CenterPK–KG297
Alton Elementary SchoolPK–05215
Bayou Woods Elementary SchoolPK–03432
Bonne Ecole Elementary SchoolPK–06763
Chahta-Ima Elementary SchoolPK–03325
Covington Elementary SchoolPK–03628
Cypress Cove Elementary SchoolPK–01657
E. E. Lyon Elementary SchoolPK–03662
Fifth Ward Junior High SchoolPK–08430
Florida Avenue Elementary SchoolPK–06492
Folsom Elementary SchoolPK–05447
Glynn H. Brock Elementary SchoolPK–05320
Henry Mayfield Elementary SchoolPK–06832
Honey Island Elementary School02–03614
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School03–061,505
Lee Road Junior High SchoolPK–08788
Little Pearl Elementary SchoolPK–KG114
Madisonville Elementary SchoolPK–021,145
Magnolia Trace Elementary School02–03404
Mandeville Elementary SchoolPK–03551
Marigny Elementary SchoolPK–01456
Pontchartrain Elementary SchoolPK–03748
Riverside Elementary School01–05436
Sixth Ward Elementary SchoolPK–05321
W.L. Abney Elementary School01–051,094
Whispering Forest Elementary SchoolPK–03560
Woodlake Elementary SchoolPK–03548
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Covington High School09–121,660
Fontainebleau High School09–121,677
Lakeshore High School09–12949
Mandeville High School09–122,259
Northshore High School09–121,681
Pearl River High School09–12830
Salmen High School09–121,216
Slidell High School09–121,883
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,036+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
52%
State
38.3%
Local (property tax)
51.9%
Federal
9.8%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
55
Schools
39,559
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.8%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateLouisiana →
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Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 55 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish has 55 public schools, serving a total of 39,559 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Tammany Parish?
The graduation rate is 81.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. Tammany Parish spend per student?
St. Tammany Parish spends $16,036 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Tammany Parish?
45% of students in St. Tammany Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Tammany Parish?
No, St. Tammany Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. Tammany Parish serve?
St. Tammany Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Tammany Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Tammany 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.