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Does L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
687
Elementary
DISTRICT 339 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NATCHITOCHES PARISH·NCES 220114001617
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
1500 Gold Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 · (318) 352-2369 · Natchitoches Parish
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL687 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
623 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 83 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 213 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 182 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 209 | 30% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School→M.R. Weaver Elementary School→East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
Based on grade levels within Natchitoches Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School this school | 687 | 90.7% | N/A |
| KIPP Believe New Orleans | 710 | 91.1% | N/A |
| ReNEW Laurel Elementary New Orleans | 641 | 92.5% | N/A |
| Langston Hughes Charter Academy New Orleans | 791 | 89.8% | N/A |
| Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School Shreveport | 604 | 88.9% | 7.4% |
| Arthur Ashe Charter School New Orleans | 778 | 88.3% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Natchitoches Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 687 | #84 of 714 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #322 of 655 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.4% | #496 of 655 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 90.7% | #114 of 705 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.6% | #429 of 436 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
687
-28 (-4%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 665
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 20.4:1
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 | 687 | 51.5 | 13.3:1 | 91% (623) |
| 2023-24 | 731 | 52 | 14.1:1 | 90% (660) |
| 2022-23 | 648 | 45.6 | 14.2:1 | 93% (602) |
| 2020-21 | 715 | 35 | 20.4:1 | 74% (527) |
| 2017-18 | 691 | 45.2 | 15.3:1 | 85% (589) |
| 2015-16 | 592 | 49 | 12.1:1 | 90% (531) |
| 2010-11 | 648 | 49 | 13.2:1 | 93% (604) |
| 2000-01 | 585 | 46 | 12.7:1 | 83% (483) |
| 1990-91 | 665 | 43 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (691 to 687); teachers up 14% (45.2 to 51.5).
About L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is the name of a large elementary school in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The school covers pre-K through 2 and reported 687 students in 2024-25. On average, elementary schools in Louisiana enroll around 453, and this school is 52% bigger than that mark.
Federal data list 13 schools in Natchitoches Parish, with 4,792 students enrolled.
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is 83% Black by enrollment. Next come 10% White and 5% Hispanic. That compares with about 40% Black among all Natchitoches Parish residents. The diversity index for L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is 30%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, with 51.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is in line with the 14.0:1 average for elementary schools in Louisiana. The school has 91% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In the wider Natchitoches Parish area, median household income comes to about $46,292, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of people live in poverty. Natchitoches Parish's 15 public schools enroll about 5,064 students and include L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School.
About 0.1 miles separate L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School from the closest public school, Natchitoches Jr. High School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has an NCES locale of Town: Remote.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment fell from 715 to 687, a 4% drop. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 20.4:1 to 13.3:1.
On allk12, people connected to L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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
Related schools
Other schools in Natchitoches Parish
- Natchitoches Central High SchoolHigh · 1,188 students
- Provencal Elementary & Junior High SchoolElementary · 444 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
Other schools in Natchitoches
- Natchitoches Central High SchoolHigh · 1,188 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
- Louisiana School for Math Science & the ArtsHigh · 272 students
Nearby schools
- Natchitoches Jr. High School0.1 mi · 371
- Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center0.8 mi · 37
- East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School1.5 mi · 383
- M.R. Weaver Elementary School1.6 mi · 379
- Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts1.9 mi · 272
- N.S.U. Middle Lab School2.0 mi · 178
Frequently asked questions
About L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle SchoolHow many students attend L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School enrolls approximately 687 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School serve?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is approximately 13.3:1 (51 FTE teachers).
How diverse is L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School reports a student body of 10% White, 5% Hispanic, 83% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is overseen by Natchitoches Parish in Natchitoches Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.