Allen Parish School District

414 N. 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Allen Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,941 students in Allen Parish School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Louisiana.
Public High Schools in Allen Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Allen Parish School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kinder High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
11 Schools
393 Schools
# Students
4,027 Students
262,892 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
17,469 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Allen Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#44 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Allen Parish  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allen Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allen Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Allen Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
83%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Allen Parish  School District and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
33 Students
1,651 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,510 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
25,539 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
744 Students
104,082 Students
% Black Students
18%
40%
# White Students
2,900 Students
116,193 Students
% White Students
72%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
232 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
243 Students
8,383 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
233
1,427
# Students in K Grade:
310
3,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
4,091
# Students in 2nd Grade:
302
4,091
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
4,012
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
4,151
# Students in 5th Grade:
304
4,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
303
6,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
9,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
10,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
305
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,406 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,550 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Allen Parish  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$63 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart displays total spending of Allen Parish  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,406
$15,176
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Allen Parish  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,550
$14,514
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Allen Parish  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Allen Parish School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4239 Highway 377
Grant, LA 70644
(337) 977-8365
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Kinder High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 Hwy 383
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2886
Grades: 8-12
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 North 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 Live Oak Street
Elizabeth, LA 70638
(318) 215-6051
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Oberlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Reeves High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13770 Highway 113
Reeves, LA 70658
(337) 666-2414
Grades: PK-12
| 297 students

Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,027 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 28% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Quick Links