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Zachary Community School District

Louisiana · Public School District
7
Schools
5,853
Students
$13,197
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
56.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Zachary Community School District is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,853 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,197 is near the national average for a US public school district. 57% 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 (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northwestern Elementary SchoolKG–KG417
Rollins Place Elementary01–02847
Zachary Elementary School03–04821
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School05–06889
Northwestern Middle School07–08912
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Zachary High School09–121,765
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Zachary Early Learning CenterPK–PK202
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,197Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
46%
State
44.5%
Local (property tax)
45.8%
Federal
9.7%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
5,853
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 5,853 students.
What is the graduation rate for Zachary Community School District?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Zachary Community School District spend per student?
Zachary Community School District spends $13,197 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Zachary Community School District?
57% of students in Zachary Community School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Zachary Community School District?
No, Zachary Community School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Zachary Community School District serve?
Zachary Community School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Zachary Community School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Zachary Community School District 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.