Natchitoches Parish

Natchitoches Parish Public Schools, an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 310 Royal Street in Natchitoches, Louisiana, delivers comprehensive public education to families across the region. Operating 13 active schools as a standard non-charter district, the system offers complete coverage across all primary and secondary grade levels, spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a rural fringe community setting within the Natchitoches metropolitan area, the district serves a total student body of 4,792 learners, consisting of 2,426 male and 2,366 female students enrolled across its early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school programs.

The district's student population reflects a diverse demographic landscape, enrolling 2,715 Black students, 1,657 White students, 202 Hispanic students, 155 multiracial students, 37 American Indian students, 25 Asian students, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To deliver instruction and essential services across a geographic footprint where roughly 51.5 percent of the area is rural, Natchitoches Parish maintains a substantial workforce totaling 1,318.08 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 795.36 FTE teachers, 44.5 FTE instructional aides, and 478.22 FTE support staff, establishing a robust operational foundation to support student learning and community needs.