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10 schools in Natchitoches

Louisiana · Public K-12

Natchitoches, Louisiana runs 10 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 3,785 students across 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Natchitoches

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,785
-806 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 30%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
62%
was 62%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle SchoolMiddle05-06383
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle SchoolElementaryPK-02687
Louisiana School for Math Science & the ArtsHigh10-12272
M.R. Weaver Elementary SchoolElementary03-04379
N.S.U. Elementary Lab SchoolElementaryPK-05290
N.S.U. Middle Lab SchoolMiddle06-08178
Natchitoches Central High SchoolHigh09-121,188
Natchitoches Jr. High SchoolMiddle07-08371
Natchitoches Magnet SchoolCombinedM-M·
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career CenterCombined04-1237

About Natchitoches

Public education in Natchitoches, Louisiana runs across 10 schools that instructs roughly 3,785 students. By footprint, Natchitoches sits in the medium-population bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Natchitoches average about 379 students each, 26% below the Louisiana norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Natchitoches has shrank 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,591 students to 3,785. The school count fell from 10 to 9 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Natchitoches discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Natchitoches, Louisiana?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Natchitoches, with a combined enrollment of about 3,785.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Natchitoches?
Natchitoches has 3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Natchitoches?
Natchitoches Central High School is the largest public school in Natchitoches by enrollment, with approximately 1,188 students.
What school districts serve Natchitoches?
Natchitoches is served by 2 public school districts, including Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts.
What grade levels do public schools in Natchitoches cover?
Public schools in Natchitoches serve students from pre-K through grade 12.