St. Tammany Parish

District Overview
Headquartered at 321 N Theard Street in Covington, Louisiana, the St. Tammany Parish Public School District serves as a traditional, non-charter public school system within the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington metropolitan area. Operating in a small city setting, this fully open system administers 55 operational schools designed to guide learners through a complete academic journey from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district offers an established educational framework focused on accessibility and community engagement, providing a consistent learning pathway for families across the parish.

According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, St. Tammany Parish educates a major student population of 35,956 learners across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To effectively serve this expansive student body, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling over 10,077 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 5,602 FTE teachers, nearly 760 instructional aides, and over 3,716 support personnel, ensuring that students benefit from strong classroom instruction, tailored academic assistance, and essential operational backing.
55
Total Schools
35,956
Total Students
5,602.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Tammany Parish
Demographic Student Count
White21,776
Hispanic4,136
Black7,786
Asian480
Two or More1,636
American Indian105
Pacific Islander37
  • White
    21,776 (60.6%)
  • Black
    7,786 (21.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4,136 (11.5%)
  • Two or More
    1,636 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    480 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    105 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    37 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in St. Tammany Parish
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary28
Middle19
High8
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:55
Students:35,956*
Teachers (FTE):5,602.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in St. Tammany Parish
Found 55 Schools