Enrollment
272
High
STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & THE ARTS·NCES 220001701975
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457 · (318) 357-2500 · Natchitoches Parish
GRADES 10–12HIGH33-TOWNSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL272 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
7.5:1
36 FTE teachers
STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
54 students
STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 75 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 105 | 39% |
| Grade 12 | 92 | 34% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 272 | #219 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 7.5:1 | #5 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.1% | #136 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.9% | #258 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.1% | #45 of 156 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
272
-55 (-17%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 378
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
was 8.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 272 | 36.1 | 7.5:1 | 20% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 268 | 36.2 | 7.4:1 | 8% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 275 | 41.2 | 6.7:1 | 12% (33) |
| 2020-21 | 327 | 37 | 8.8:1 | 7% (24) |
| 2017-18 | 349 | 37 | 9.4:1 | 19% (68) |
| 2015-16 | 330 | 38 | 8.7:1 | 8% (28) |
| 2010-11 | 322 | 43 | 7.5:1 | 11% (37) |
| 2000-01 | 399 | 44 | 9.1:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 378 | 62 | 6.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (349 to 272); teachers down 2% (37 to 36.1).
About Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
Federal records list Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts as a high school in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Total enrollment is 272 students, and the grades served are 10 through 12. By comparison, high schools in Louisiana enroll about 711 students on average.
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
More than half of the students at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts are White (72%). Next come 14% Asian, 10% Black, and 3% Native American. That compares with about 51% White among all Natchitoches Parish residents. The diversity index for Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is 45%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts has 36.1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in Louisiana is 18.0:1. At Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts, 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. That is 64 points below the 84% average for public schools in Natchitoches Parish.
The school's county is Natchitoches Parish. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $46,292, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 26%, and roughly 18% of residents are in poverty. There are 15 public schools in the county, enrolling about 5,064, Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts among them.
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School, about 0.3 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts, there are at least 8 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts as Town: Remote.
The school's enrollment fell 17% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 8.8:1; by 2024-25 it was 7.5:1.
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Natchitoches Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,693
Census ACS
Median income
$46,292
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
5,064 students
Quick facts
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Other schools in Natchitoches
- Natchitoches Central High SchoolHigh · 1,188 students
- L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle SchoolElementary · 687 students
- East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
- M.R. Weaver Elementary SchoolElementary · 379 students
- Natchitoches Jr. High SchoolMiddle · 371 students
- N.S.U. Elementary Lab SchoolElementary · 290 students
Nearby schools
- N.S.U. Elementary Lab School0.3 mi · 290
- N.S.U. Middle Lab School0.5 mi · 178
- Natchitoches Central High School0.9 mi · 1,188
- Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center1.3 mi · 37
- M.R. Weaver Elementary School1.4 mi · 379
- East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School1.5 mi · 383
Frequently asked questions
About Louisiana School for Math Science & the ArtsHow large is Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts enrolls approximately 272 students in grades 10-12.
What grades does Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts serve?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts serves grades 10-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is approximately 7.5:1 (36 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts reports a student body of 72% White, 2% Hispanic, 10% Black, 14% Asian.
Who oversees Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is overseen by Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts in Natchitoches Parish.
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