Total enrollment
35,903
+1,915 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Lafayette Parish
Louisiana · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary school, Lafayette Parish's 50 public schools collectively enroll about 35,903 K-12 students.
4-year change in Lafayette Parish
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
48
-1 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lafayette Parish ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Louisiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 35,903 | #5 of 60 | #296 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 48 | #8 of 60 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.0:1 | #59 of 60 | #2,449 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 58.8% | #47 of 60 | #1,164 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.6% | #7 of 60 | #341 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Lafayette Parish school rankings
Residents
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all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
50
Public K-12
Enrollment
35,903
students · 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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lafayette Parish has increased 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 33,988 students to 35,903. Lafayette Parish now counts 48 public schools, down from 49 in SY 2020-21.
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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data