Public schools in Natchitoches, LA
7 open public schools with an address in Natchitoches, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,365
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Natchitoches public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Natchitoches, LA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,365 students, an average of 481 per school. The largest campus is Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), and the largest elementary school is L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687).
Natchitoches Parish operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Natchitoches
Elementary schools in Natchitoches
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School Natchitoches Parish | PK–02 | 687 | 13.4:1 | |
| M.R. Weaver Elementary School Natchitoches Parish | 03–05 | 379 | 13.4:1 | |
| N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Natchitoches Parish | PK–05 | 290 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Natchitoches
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.S.U. Middle Lab School Natchitoches Parish | 06–08 | 178 | 13.5:1 | |
| Natchitoches Jr. High School Natchitoches Parish | 06–08 | 371 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Natchitoches
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts · Magnet · Special Education School | 10–12 | 272 | 7.5:1 | |
| Natchitoches Central High School Natchitoches Parish | 09–12 | 1,188 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black58.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Natchitoches schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,365 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Natchitoches
How many public schools are in Natchitoches, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Natchitoches: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,365 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Natchitoches?
Schools with an address in Natchitoches belong to 2 education agencies, led by Natchitoches Parish (6 schools), Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Natchitoches?
Natchitoches Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Natchitoches, with 1,188 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Natchitoches?
No school with an address in Natchitoches is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Natchitoches schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Natchitoches public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Natchitoches guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities