LaSalle Parish Schools & Education
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,364
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#11
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: LaSalle Parish
Measured School Summary
LaSalle Parish has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,364 per pupil, LaSalle Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 37% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read LaSalle Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
73/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
11.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,364
$517 below the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
LaSalle Parish has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What LaSalle Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
LaSalle Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#11
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LaSalle Parish
Elementary to high school visible
2,637 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LaSalle Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in LaSalle Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small Districts with Big Impact
LaSalle Parish provides a streamlined educational environment with 9 schools serving 2,637 total students. This single-district system focuses on five elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
Focused Parish-Wide Management
All students in the county are served by the LaSalle Parish School District, ensuring a unified academic strategy. No charter schools exist in this county, maintaining a traditional community-based school model.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Schools here are notably small, with an average enrollment of only 293 students per campus. The largest institution is Jena High School with 529 students, while most schools maintain a quiet, rural or town-centered atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in LaSalle Parish
Reported Enrollment
2,637
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish
9 Public Schools in LaSalle Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jena High School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Jena, 71342Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 529 |
| Jena Elementary School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Jena, 71342Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 399 |
| Olla-Standard Elementary School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Olla, 71465Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 390 |
| Jena Junior High School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Jena, 71342Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 297 |
| Goodpine Middle School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Jena, 71342Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 268 |
| LaSalle High School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Olla, 71465Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 234 |
| Fellowship Elementary School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Trout, 71371Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 198 |
| Nebo Elementary School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Jena, 71342Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 162 |
| LaSalle Junior High School | Record | LaSalle Parish | Urania, 71480Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 160 |
Olla-Standard Elementary School
LaSalle Parish
Olla, 71465 / Rural: Remote
Fellowship Elementary School
LaSalle Parish
Trout, 71371 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,364
State avg $7,881
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Schools in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana?
LaSalle Parish provides a streamlined educational environment with 9 schools serving 2,637 total students. This single-district system focuses on five elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana?
All students in the county are served by the LaSalle Parish School District, ensuring a unified academic strategy. No charter schools exist in this county, maintaining a traditional community-based school model.
What is the school experience like in LaSalle Parish?
Schools here are notably small, with an average enrollment of only 293 students per campus. The largest institution is Jena High School with 529 students, while most schools maintain a quiet, rural or town-centered atmosphere.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.