Total enrollment
3,859
-457 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Allen Parish
Louisiana · Public K-12
Across Allen Parish, 12 public K-12 schools educate around 3,859 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.
7-year change in Allen Parish
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
+1 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 73%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
18%
was 20%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
22,477
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
3,859
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,469
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.8%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
3
1,302 students
Middle
2
673 students
High
4
873 students
Combined / other
3
1,011 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Allen Parish Public Schools
3,853 students · 2 districts in Allen Parish
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Allen Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.8%
civilian labor
Median age
37
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Allen Parish
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Kinder Middle School· 60.0%
- Oberlin Elementary School· 57.0%
- Elizabeth High School· 55.0%
- Fairview High School· 51.0%
- Kinder Elementary School· 44.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Oakdale Elementary School· 36.0%
- Oakdale Middle School· 36.0%
- Oberlin High School· 37.0%
- Reeves High School· 38.0%
- Kinder Elementary School· 44.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Elementary School | Kinder | Elementary | PK-04 | 524 | · |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Oakdale | Elementary | PK-04 | 516 | · |
| Kinder High School | Kinder | High | 08-12 | 388 | · |
| Fairview High School | Grant | Combined | PK-12 | 387 | · |
| Oakdale Middle School | Oakdale | Middle | 05-08 | 340 | · |
| Elizabeth High School | Elizabeth | Combined | PK-12 | 337 | · |
| Kinder Middle School | Kinder | Middle | 05-08 | 333 | · |
| Oakdale High School | Oakdale | High | 08-12 | 299 | · |
| Reeves High School | Reeves | Combined | PK-12 | 287 | · |
| Oberlin Elementary School | Oberlin | Elementary | PK-06 | 262 | · |
| Oberlin High School | Oberlin | High | 07-12 | 180 | · |
| Allen Correctional Center | Kinder | High | 10-12 | 6 | · |
Cities in Allen Parish
About Allen Parish
In Louisiana, Allen Parish is a low-population county of about 22,477 residents. 12 public schools across the county teaches about 3,859 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,469, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 21%. That income level is 17% lower than the Louisiana median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Allen Parish comprises 3 elementary schools (1,302 students), 2 middle schools (673), 4 high schools (873), and 3 combined or other schools.
Allen Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,853 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Allen Parish has decreased 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,316 students to 3,859. Allen Parish now counts 12 public schools, up from 11 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Allen Parish discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Allen Parish school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data