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Avoyelles Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,080 students in Avoyelles Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Avoyelles Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
5,080 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Avoyelles Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 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 92% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
43 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
2,169 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
43%
42%
# White Students
2,512 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
49%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
303 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
210
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
399
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
361
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
324
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
324
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
404
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
351
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
472
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
384
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
368
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,091
$14,974
Spending / Student
$13,970
$14,320
Best Avoyelles Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Lafargue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Plaucheville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bunkie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #77.
Avoyelles High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Rank: #88.
Marksville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Grades: PK-6
| 697 students
Rank: #99.
Marksville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Grades: 7-12
| 675 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,080 students.
What is the rank of Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District is ranked #81 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish School District?
49% of Avoyelles Parish School District students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Avoyelles Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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