At a glance
Reported students
687
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330.5
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School: 687 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Natchitoches. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Natchitoches Parish. NCES reports 687 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (82.7%) and White (9.8%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.8%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black82.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Natchitoches Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
444 reported students
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
379 reported students
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
196 reported students
Natchitoches Jr. High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
371 reported students
Public schools near L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Jr. High School Middle · Natchitoches Parish | 06–08 | 371 | 0.1 mi |
| M.R. Weaver Elementary School Elementary · Natchitoches Parish | 03–05 | 379 | 1.6 mi |
| Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts High · Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts | 10–12 | 272 | 1.9 mi |
| N.S.U. Middle Lab School Middle · Natchitoches Parish | 06–08 | 178 | 2 mi |
| N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Elementary · Natchitoches Parish | PK–05 | 290 | 2.1 mi |
| Natchitoches Central High School High · Natchitoches Parish | 09–12 | 1,188 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
What grades does L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School serve?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Natchitoches Parish.
How many students attend L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School reported 687 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 546 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 687 students and 51.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Natchitoches Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School in?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is part of Natchitoches Parish, based in Natchitoches, LA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Natchitoches Jr. High School (0.1 mi), M.R. Weaver Elementary School (1.6 mi), Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.