Louisiana Public Schools
Louisiana has 1,299 open public schools, including 694 elementary, 221 middle, and 274 high schools — 142 are charter schools.
694
Elementary
221
Middle
274
High School
142
Charter
Student Demographics (SY 2023-2024)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 293,324 | 41% |
| White | 292,286 | 41% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 80,194 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 26,432 | 4% |
| Asian | 11,435 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,918 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 601 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 708,190 | 361,794M / 346,396F |
Source: NCES CCD State Membership (SEA 052), SY 2023-2024.
Schools
Largest Districts
Jefferson Parish
50,628
East Baton Rouge Parish
43,253
St. Tammany Parish
39,559
Caddo Parish
36,147
Lafayette Parish
32,377
Calcasieu Parish
29,523
Livingston Parish
27,731
Ascension Parish
24,769
Bossier Parish
23,918
Rapides Parish
22,991
Tangipahoa Parish
20,700
Ouachita Parish
19,136
Terrebonne Parish
15,772
Lafourche Parish
14,208
St. Landry Parish
12,554
Iberia Parish
11,768
Vermilion Parish
9,708
Acadia Parish
9,601
St. Charles Parish
9,496
Vernon Parish
9,037
Related Data
- Louisiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Louisiana teacher salary data → WageDepth.com