NCES ID: 2200900
Lafourche Parish serves 13,255 students across 31 schools in a city locale in Louisiana. The district experienced a 5.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.0:1 supported by 737 teachers.
Academically, Lafourche Parish demonstrates performance above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 44.3% compared to the Louisiana state average of 30.3%, while reading proficiency is 51.1% against the state average of 39.0%. The graduation rate of 90.3% exceeds the state average of 85.1%.
The student population includes 63.6% economically disadvantaged students and 4.0% English learners. Racial composition is 58.7% White, 19.5% Black, 11.3% Hispanic, and 0.9% Asian.
Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $163.2 million. However, per-pupil spending is notably low at $1,374, substantially below the state average of $8,665. Revenue sources show reliance on local funding at 46.2%, state support at 39.8%, and federal funding at 14.0%. This funding structure and the significant gap in per-pupil spending relative to state averages merit attention when considering resource allocation and comparative educational capacity within Louisiana's public school system.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
13,255
Schools
31
Per-Pupil Spending
$1,374
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
44.3%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Based on LEAP 2025, ACT, graduation, and other indicators
88.7 pts
District Performance Score
90.3%
Graduation
19.1
ACT Avg
92.5%
Attendance
Percentage of students scoring Advanced or Mastery
51.1%
ELA/Reading
44.3%
Math
36.0%
Science
Students absent 10%+ of enrolled days
Source: Louisiana Department of Education Data Library (2024-25)