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Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Louisiana

The average student-teacher ratio in Louisiana public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 7:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 10-12
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Eighty-first Street Ece Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-K
8108 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-3596
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Frederick Douglass Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 3-8
1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-13
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-12
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 3-12
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Jefferson Virtual High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
4400 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 484-4000
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 8-12
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Eva Legard Learning Center
(Math: ≤10%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
434 East Polk Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2328
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
North Iberville High School
(Math: 30-34%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
13770 Louisiana Highway 77
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 238-0260
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Allen Correctional Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 10-12
3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Rd
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 639-2943
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Bains Lower Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-K
9794 Bains Road
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-4696
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
244 Larto Bayou Road
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Christian Acres Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Oberlin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Capitol High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
1000 North 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
2510 St. Charles
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 3-5
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Louisiana average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The best top-ranked public schools in Louisiana include Renaissance Home For Youth, Eastern La Mental System and Eighty-first Street Ece Center.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Louisiana is Renaissance Home For Youth, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Renaissance Home For Youth, with a value of 1:1.

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