Provencal Elementary & Junior High School

132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Provencal Elementary & Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Provencal Elementary & Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Provencal Elementary & Junior High School's student population of 497 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Provencal Elementary & Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#394 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School 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.
33%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
21%
41%
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White
72%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Provencal Elementary & Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Provencal Elementary & Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Provencal Elementary & Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Provencal Elementary & Junior High School's ranking?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is ranked #394 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Provencal Elementary & Junior High School often compared to?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
497 students attend Provencal Elementary & Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Provencal Elementary & Junior High School offer ?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Provencal Elementary & Junior High School part of?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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