The average student:teacher ratio in Louisiana public schools is approximately 17:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
9:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Rank: #22.
Williams Scholar Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
6526 Chaisson Bldg. C
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Grand Isle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Johnson Bayou High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Living School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-10
6003 Bullard Ave. Suite 16
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 218-4437
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 218-4437
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
North Iberville High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
13770 Louisiana Highway 77
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 238-0260
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 238-0260
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
The Pines Head Start
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
3150 Military Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Chitimacha Tribal School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Eva Legard Learning Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6
434 East Polk Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2328
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2328
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Mckeithen Head Start
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
521 Mckeithen Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-3356
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-3356
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
West St. John High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 8-12
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Bienville High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 10-12
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
South Cameron High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
244 Larto Bayou Road
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Eighty-first Street Ece Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-K
8108 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-3596
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-3596
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Hackberry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
1390 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Lowery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
2389-a Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 1-12
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Arcadia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Cohn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 3-5
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Gibsland-coleman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Jackson Head Start
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Jefferson Virtual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
4400 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
North Iberville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
13770 Hwy. 77
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Oberlin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Plain Dealing High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Red River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Starks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
Walter L. Cohen College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
2301 Marengo
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 335-0404
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 335-0404
Rank: #21 - 3521. - 35.
White Castle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
32695 Graham Street
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3621
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3621
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Louisiana average public schools student:teacher ratio is 17:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public schools in Louisiana include The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men, Williams Scholar Academy and Grand Isle High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana is The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Williams Scholar Academy, with a value of 3:1.
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