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4 schools in Scott

Louisiana · Public K-12

Scott sits inside Louisiana with 4 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,554, and a mix of 3 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Scott

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,554
+427 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
40%
was 52%
% Hispanic
15%
was 7%
% Black
40%
was 36%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,609
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,554
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
J. Wallace James Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05957
L. Leo Judice Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05371
Scott Middle SchoolMiddle06-08629
Westside Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05597

About Scott

Scott, Louisiana is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,554 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Scott average about 639 students each, 26% meaningfully above the Louisiana norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Scott has expanded 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,127 students to 2,554. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 52% to 40% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Scott discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Scott, Louisiana?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Scott, with a combined enrollment of about 2,554.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Scott?
Scott has 3 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Scott?
J. Wallace James Elementary School is the largest public school in Scott by enrollment, with approximately 957 students.
What school districts serve Scott?
Scott public schools are operated by Lafayette Parish.
What grade levels do public schools in Scott cover?
Public schools in Scott serve students from pre-K through grade 8.