Zachary Community School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 3755 Church Street in Zachary, Louisiana, the Zachary Community School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within the fringe town setting of the greater Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Operating as an independent, non-charter district, it oversees seven operational schools that provide a continuous academic pathway for a student body of 5,494 learners. From early childhood development in Pre-Kindergarten through senior graduation in 12th grade, the district is structured to deliver accessible, comprehensive public education across all foundational grade levels.

Behind the district's academic scope is a robust professional infrastructure designed to nurture learning and ensure smooth daily operations. The district employs a total workforce of over 1,233 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, anchored by nearly 789 FTE teachers and more than 61 FTE instructional aides who work directly with students in the classroom. This instructional team is further reinforced by over 380 support staff members managing essential administrative, operational, and student welfare services. For parents, students, and educational researchers, these metrics reflect a well-established, fully operational community school system equipped to support the multi-faceted needs of its student population.
7
Total Schools
5,494
Total Students
788.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zachary Community School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,634
Hispanic249
Black3,334
Asian63
Two or More207
American Indian6
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    3,334 (60.7%)
  • White
    1,634 (29.7%)
  • Hispanic
    249 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    207 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    63 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Zachary Community School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High1
Other1
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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:7
Students:5,494*
Teachers (FTE):788.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0