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East Carroll Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Across all districts in East Carroll Parish, public schools number 3 and enroll approximately 736 K-12 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in East Carroll Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
736
-280 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
736
NCES CCD
Median income
$33,341
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.4%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
1
359 students
Middle
1
163 students
High
1
214 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
East Carroll Parish Public Schools
736 students · 1 district in East Carroll Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of East Carroll 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
White
29%
Hispanic
2%
Black
63%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
0%
Black
100%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
13.9%
civilian labor
Median age
37
18.8% under 18

Test scores in East Carroll Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Southside Elementary School· 8.0%

See all 1 schools in East Carroll Parish ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Southside Elementary SchoolLake ProvidenceElementaryPK-05359·
General Trass High SchoolLake ProvidenceHigh09-12214·
Griffin Middle School AcademyLake ProvidenceMiddle06-08163·

Cities in East Carroll Parish

Lake Providence3 schools

About East Carroll Parish

East Carroll Parish is a low-population Louisiana county of about 7,072 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 736 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $33,341, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 28%. That income level is 40% meaningfully below the Louisiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, East Carroll Parish comprises 1 elementary school (359 students), 1 middle school (163), and 1 high school (214).

East Carroll Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 736 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in East Carroll Parish has decreased 28% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,016 students to 736.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for East Carroll Parish discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve East Carroll Parish?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 736.
How many high schools are in East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 214 students.
How many middle schools are in East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 163 students.
How many elementary schools are in East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 359 students.
What is the largest school district in East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in East Carroll Parish, serving approximately 736 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 7,072, with a median age of 37. About 18.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in East Carroll Parish?
Median household income in East Carroll Parish is $33,341, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 28.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of East Carroll Parish?
Approximately 12.2% of adults 25 and older in East Carroll Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in East Carroll Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 95.4% of students in East Carroll Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Carroll Parish schools?
Across East Carroll Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data