The average student:teacher ratio in Louisiana public elementary schools is approximately 14:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Louisiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Rank: #33.
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
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
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
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-12
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 3-12
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-7
434 East Polk Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2328
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2328
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Zion City School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
5959 Cadillac Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 3-5
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Frederick Douglass Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 3-8
1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Lowery Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
2389-a Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
North Iberville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
13770 Hwy. 77
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Plain Dealing High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 3-6
420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-7
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Hackberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
1390 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 3-6
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Rank: #23 - 3623. - 36.
Starks High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Louisiana average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Louisiana include Bienville High School, Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired and Louisiana School For The Deaf.
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