Total enrollment
35,903
+3,014 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
Lafayette Parish
Louisiana · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Lafayette Parish's 50 public schools collectively enroll about 35,903 K-12 students.
7-year change in Lafayette Parish
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
48
+1 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 46%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
40%
was 42%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
50
Public K-12
Enrollment
35,903
NCES CCD
Median income
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ACS 5-year
Free/reduced lunch
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Enrollment-weighted
Cities in Lafayette Parish
About Lafayette Parish
In Louisiana, Lafayette Parish is a mid-sized county. 50 public schools across the county instructs about 35,903 students between them.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lafayette Parish has increased 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 32,889 students to 35,903. Lafayette Parish now counts 48 public schools, up from 47 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 46% to 42%.
On this page, the community for Lafayette Parish discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Lafayette Parish school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data