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LaSalle Parish Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 5Middle 2High 2Other 0

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

Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other0

1 School District in LaSalle Parish

LaSalle Parish

9 schools
2,637 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 9 of 9 matching schools

Jena High School

LaSalle Parish

Jena, 71342 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High529 students

Jena Elementary School

LaSalle Parish

Jena, 71342 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary399 students

Olla-Standard Elementary School

LaSalle Parish

Olla, 71465 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary390 students

Jena Junior High School

LaSalle Parish

Jena, 71342 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle297 students

Goodpine Middle School

LaSalle Parish

Jena, 71342 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary268 students

LaSalle High School

LaSalle Parish

Olla, 71465 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High234 students

Fellowship Elementary School

LaSalle Parish

Trout, 71371 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary198 students

Nebo Elementary School

LaSalle Parish

Jena, 71342 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary162 students

LaSalle Junior High School

LaSalle Parish

Urania, 71480 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle160 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,364

State avg $7,881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Louisiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jefferson Davis Parish (99.0%), Vermilion Parish (99.0%), and Allen Parish (98.0%) currently lead Louisiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,881. The highest current county values are Cameron Parish ($12,683), West Baton Rouge Parish ($11,561), and St. Charles Parish ($10,899). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish has a school score of 73/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in LaSalle Parish?
The high school graduation rate in LaSalle Parish is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does LaSalle Parish spend per student?
LaSalle Parish spends $7,364 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.