Top Rankings
St. James Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,537 students in St. James Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. James Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
3,537 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St. James Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Graduation Rate
95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
2,130 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
60%
42%
# White Students
1,302 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
37%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
299
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
224
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
303
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,983 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,964 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,983
$14,974
Spending / Student
$19,964
$14,320
Best St. James Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vacherie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13440 Highway 644
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Lutcher High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5300
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #33.
St. James High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Gramercy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Grades: 4-6
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Paulina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2756 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Grades: PK-3
| 774 students
Rank: #66.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4642
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4642
Grades: 4-6
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. James Parish School District?
St. James Parish School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,537 students.
What is the rank of St. James Parish School District?
St. James Parish School District is ranked #41 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Parish School District?
60% of St. James Parish School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. James Parish School District?
St. James Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is St. James Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,964 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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