Ascension Parish

District Overview
Located at 1100 Webster St. in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Ascension Parish School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within the greater Baton Rouge metropolitan region. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system set in a large suburban environment, the district manages 32 fully operational schools that provide comprehensive academic programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district educates a thriving community of 23,743 students, reflecting a rich cultural composition that includes 11,657 White, 7,480 Black, 3,132 Hispanic, and 1,084 multiracial learners, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander representation.

To ensure every learner thrives from early childhood programs through high school graduation, Ascension Parish maintains a powerful operational foundation anchored by approximately 6,475 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional framework is driven by over 3,516 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by more than 423 instructional aides and nearly 2,535 support staff professionals who maintain daily district operations. Through its strong staffing capacity, diverse student enrollment, and widespread neighborhood presence, Ascension Parish remains dedicated to providing an accessible, well-supported, and enriching educational environment for families and researchers evaluating community growth.
32
Total Schools
23,743
Total Students
3,516.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ascension Parish
Demographic Student Count
White11,657
Hispanic3,132
Black7,480
Asian335
Two or More1,084
American Indian39
Pacific Islander16
  • White
    11,657 (49.1%)
  • Black
    7,480 (31.5%)
  • Hispanic
    3,132 (13.2%)
  • Two or More
    1,084 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    335 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    39 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Ascension Parish
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle8
High5
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:32
Students:23,743*
Teachers (FTE):3,516.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Ascension Parish
Found 32 Schools