Central Louisiana News

There were 5,292 students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 5.4% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Out of the total students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 51.6% of them were boys, and 48.4% were girls.

Data also shows that most of the students were Black or African American, representing 55.8% of the Natchitoches Parish School District total enrollment.

Natchitoches Parish School District covers approximately 14 schools within Natchitoches Parish, with its main office in Natchitoches.

Among the 14 schools in Natchitoches Parish School District, Natchitoches Central High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,182 students in the 2021-22 school year.

The majority of Louisiana students were identified as white and Black, representing 48% and 37% of the state student body respectively during the 2021-22 academic year. Hispanic students made up 8.6% of the student body, and other ethnic minorities made up 5.6%.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 18 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.