Total enrollment
1,538
-94 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Iowa
Louisiana · Public K-12
Iowa's public schools total 2 across the city, with enrollment of about 1,538 and an average school size near 769.
7-year change in Iowa
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 60%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
36%
was 33%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa High School | High | 06-12 | 1,007 |
| J. I. Watson Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 531 |
About Iowa
Across Iowa, Louisiana, 2 public schools instructs about 1,538 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Iowa is around 769 students, 51% higher than the Louisiana average of about 509.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 1,632 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,538 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 60% to 54%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Iowa discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.