Lafayette Parish School District

113 Chaplin Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508-2101
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 23,462 students in Lafayette Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Lafayette Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,047 Schools
# Students
32,377 Students
508,835 Students
# Teachers
1,765 Teachers
29,418 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Lafayette Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 87% has increased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#26 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lafayette Parish  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette 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.
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette 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.
32%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lafayette 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.
87%
83%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lafayette Parish  School District and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.65
# American Indian Students
83 Students
2,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
807 Students
7,998 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,493 Students
56,087 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
11%
# Black Students
12,872 Students
207,732 Students
% Black Students
40%
41%
# White Students
14,035 Students
212,327 Students
% White Students
43%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
393 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,062 Students
19,149 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
619
23,486
# Students in K Grade:
2,464
51,049
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,672
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,503
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,431
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,359
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,297
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,298
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,324
42,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,459
43,944
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,826
8,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,642
7,866
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,233
6,297
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,250
6,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,501 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$432 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lafayette 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
$405 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lafayette 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
$13,351
$14,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lafayette 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
$12,501
$14,320
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myrtle Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2901 E Milton Ave
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 Avenue B
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7720
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #44.
Woodvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Leon Drive
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #55.
Milton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
222 W. Milton Avenue
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 1,332 students
Rank: #66.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #77.
L.j. Alleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #88.
Broadmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
609 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7620
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #99.
L. Leo Judice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5801 Cameron Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2910 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #1111.
Martial Billeaud Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 E. Fairfield Dr.
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #1212.
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 939 students
Rank: #1313.
Youngsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1414.
Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1515.
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #1616.
Duson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #1717.
Broussard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 South Morgan Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1818.
Edgar Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #1919.
Judice Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #2020.
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 St. Deporres Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #2121.
Ossun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2222.
Paul Breaux Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #2323.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
912 Delhomme Ave
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #2424.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #2525.
Carencro Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Tee Ma Road
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #2626.
Evangeline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 East Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #2727.
Scott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Marie Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #2828.
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Foreman Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #2929.
Carencro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 North University
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Grades: 5-8
| 665 students
Rank: #3030.
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Mudd Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7500
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #3131.
Live Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 N University Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #3232.
Lafayette Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #3333.
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Patterson Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #3434.
J.w. Faulk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
711 East Willow Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #3535.
Acadian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Moss Street
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 45 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32,377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 32% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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