Natchitoches Parish, LA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Natchitoches Parish

Natchitoches Parish is a parish-wide school district in north Louisiana, covering the city of Natchitoches and a number of smaller communities such as Campti, Goldonna, Marthaville, and Provencal. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve and enrolls several thousand students. The student body is composed primarily of Black and White students, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Native American, Asian, and multiracial students. The data provided does not include the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor does it include counts or rates for students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about those support structures.

On state assessments for grades three through eight, a minority of students meet the proficiency benchmarks in core subjects. In English language arts, roughly two-fifths of students reach the top two performance levels, while in math the share is just over a third. Science and social studies show similar patterns, with about a third and two-fifths proficient respectively. Participation rates on these tests are very high, which is a positive indicator of consistent administration. The available data does not include results for high school assessments, so a full picture of academic performance through graduation is not captured here.

The district operates a number of schools spread across the parish, including several elementary and junior high schools, a combined junior-senior high school, and Natchitoches Central High School. There is also a technical and career center, which suggests opportunities for students to pursue vocational and trade pathways. Additionally, the district includes lab schools affiliated with Northwestern State University, one at the elementary level and one at the middle level, indicating a partnership that may offer a distinctive educational experience for some families.

Housing in the district is generally less expensive than the national median, with home values that vary by location. Some areas have seen modest price declines in the past year, while others have held steady or risen slightly. The district’s affordability relative to national benchmarks may appeal to families looking for a lower-cost area to live.

The comparison data that would normally place this district among its neighbors in Natchitoches Parish is not available because this is the only school district in the parish. No graduation rate is reported in the data provided, nor are there figures on chronic absenteeism, per-pupil spending, or discipline. A parent interested in these metrics should seek them from the district or the state department of education.

Overall, Natchitoches Parish Schools serve a geographically dispersed population with a mix of urban, small-town, and rural communities. The district’s academic results on state tests in the tested grades are modest, and while career-technical offerings and a university lab school are notable program features, the absence of several common data points means that a family looking for full information on graduation outcomes, special education supports, or school climate will need to do additional research directly with the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,205

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 55%

White 36%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

42%

79%

Gr 4

40%

85%

Gr 5

42%

86%

Gr 6

39%

70%

Gr 7

40%

75%

Gr 8

35%

80%

Gr 38

40%

79%

Math

Gr 3

27%

79%

Gr 4

39%

90%

Gr 5

22%

74%

Gr 6

34%

71%

Gr 7

33%

80%

Gr 8

33%

50%

Gr 38

31%

76%

Science

Gr 3

18%

56%

Gr 4

38%

85%

Gr 5

37%

87%

Gr 6

29%

55%

Gr 7

39%

83%

Gr 8

27%

74%

Gr 38

31%

74%

Social studies

Gr 3

33%

55%

Gr 4

35%

88%

Gr 5

38%

93%

Gr 6

30%

67%

Gr 7

40%

72%

Gr 8

35%

80%

Gr 38

35%

76%

Schools in this District

14 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School

East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School

Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School

Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School

Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School

Natchitoches Central High School

N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

N.S.U. Middle Lab School

Provencal Elementary & Junior High School

M.R. Weaver Elementary School

Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Natchitoches Jr. High School

L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School

Natchitoches Magnet School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

36%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

44%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

35%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

40%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$152,797

Year-over-year change-2.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$101K to $185K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical0.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
71457	Natchitoches	$185K	+0.0%	20.6%
71070		$120K	-8.6%	11.1%
71411	Campti	$101K	-6.2%	5.3%
71019		$148K	+5.3%	3.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$771/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

Comparison

State typical home value$214,728 (+0.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.