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Natchitoches Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Public-school families in Natchitoches Parish pick from 15 schools serving the county's roughly 5,064 K-12 students, with a mix of 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Natchitoches Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,064
-1,453 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-3 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 38%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
54%
was 55%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
36,693
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
5,064
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,292
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
83.8%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
7
2,374 students
Middle
3
932 students
High
3
1,721 students
Combined / other
2
37 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Natchitoches Parish Public Schools
4,792 students · 2 districts in Natchitoches Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Natchitoches 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
51%
Hispanic
4%
Black
40%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
37%
Hispanic
4%
Black
54%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
33
22.9% under 18

Test scores in Natchitoches Parish

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 8 schools in Natchitoches Parish ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Natchitoches Central High SchoolNatchitochesHigh09-121,188·
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle SchoolNatchitochesElementaryPK-02687·
Provencal Elementary & Junior High SchoolProvencalElementaryPK-08444·
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle SchoolNatchitochesMiddle05-06383·
M.R. Weaver Elementary SchoolNatchitochesElementary03-04379·
Natchitoches Jr. High SchoolNatchitochesMiddle07-08371·
N.S.U. Elementary Lab SchoolNatchitochesElementaryPK-05290·
Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High SchoolCamptiElementaryPK-06278·
Louisiana School for Math Science & the ArtsNatchitochesHigh10-12272·
Lakeview Jr./Sr. High SchoolCamptiHigh07-12261·
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High SchoolMarthavilleElementaryPK-08196·
N.S.U. Middle Lab SchoolNatchitochesMiddle06-08178·
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High SchoolGoldonnaElementaryPK-08100·
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career CenterNatchitochesCombined04-1237·
Natchitoches Magnet SchoolNatchitochesCombinedM-M··

Cities in Natchitoches Parish

Natchitoches10 schoolsCampti2 schoolsGoldonna1 schoolMarthaville1 schoolProvencal1 school

About Natchitoches Parish

Across the compact Louisiana county of Natchitoches Parish of about 36,693 residents, the public-school footprint covers 15 schools and about 5,064 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,292, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%. That income level is 17% below the Louisiana median.

On the school-mix side, Natchitoches Parish covers 7 elementary schools (2,374 students), 3 middle schools (932), 3 high schools (1,721), and 2 combined or other schools.

Natchitoches Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,792 students across Natchitoches Parish.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,064 students, shrank 22% from the 6,517 reported in SY 2017-18. Natchitoches Parish now counts 14 public schools, down from 17 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Natchitoches Parish discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,064 students.
How many high schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,721 students.
How many middle schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 932 students.
How many elementary schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,374 students.
What is the largest school district in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Natchitoches Parish, serving approximately 4,792 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 36,693, with a median age of 33. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Natchitoches Parish?
Median household income in Natchitoches Parish is $46,292, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Natchitoches Parish?
Approximately 25.8% of adults 25 and older in Natchitoches Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Natchitoches Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 83.8% of students in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish schools?
Across Natchitoches Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.

Natchitoches Parish school rankings

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