Total enrollment
1,226
+451 (+58%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Vacherie
Louisiana · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Vacherie's 3 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,226 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Vacherie
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 21%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
76%
was 76%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Ward Elementary School | Middle | 04-06 | 269 |
| St. James High School | High | 07-12 | 593 |
| Vacherie Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 364 |
About Vacherie
Vacherie, Louisiana is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,226 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Vacherie is around 409 students, 20% below the Louisiana average of about 509.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 58%: 775 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,226 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Vacherie discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.