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LaSalle Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

LaSalle Parish's school count of 9 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 2,520 students inside Louisiana, around 17% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in LaSalle Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,520
-130 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 86%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
8%
was 10%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,520
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,497
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.2%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
5
1,402 students
Middle
2
432 students
High
2
686 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LaSalle Parish Public Schools
2,520 students · 1 district in LaSalle Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of LaSalle 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
78%
Hispanic
9%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
1%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
37
23.1% under 18

Test scores in LaSalle Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 6 schools in LaSalle Parish ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jena High SchoolJenaHigh09-12490·
Olla-Standard Elementary SchoolOllaElementaryPK-05398·
Jena Elementary SchoolJenaElementaryPK-02381·
Jena Junior High SchoolJenaMiddle06-08288·
Goodpine Middle SchoolJenaElementary03-05279·
Fellowship Elementary SchoolTroutElementaryPK-08209·
LaSalle High SchoolOllaHigh09-12196·
LaSalle Junior High SchoolUraniaMiddle06-08144·
Nebo Elementary SchoolJenaElementaryPK-08135·

Cities in LaSalle Parish

Jena5 schoolsOlla2 schoolsTrout1 schoolUrania1 school

About LaSalle Parish

LaSalle Parish is a low-population Louisiana county of about 14,789 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 2,520 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,497, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 22% above the Louisiana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, LaSalle Parish spans 5 elementary schools (1,402 students), 2 middle schools (432), and 2 high schools (686).

LaSalle Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,520 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in LaSalle Parish has declined 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,650 students to 2,520.

In the discussion threads here, the community for LaSalle Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,520 students.
How many high schools are in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 686 students.
How many middle schools are in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 432 students.
How many elementary schools are in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,402 students.
What is the largest school district in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in LaSalle Parish, serving approximately 2,520 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 14,789, with a median age of 37. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in LaSalle Parish?
Median household income in LaSalle Parish is $68,497, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of LaSalle Parish?
Approximately 13.1% of adults 25 and older in LaSalle Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in LaSalle Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.2% of students in LaSalle Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in LaSalle Parish schools?
Across LaSalle Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.5 to 1.

LaSalle Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data