Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is a prison for women with its permanent pre-2016 facility located in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, United States. It is the only female correctional facility of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is immediately west of LCIW.
Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women serves 2 students in grades 10-12.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women's student population of 2 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women?
2 students attend Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women students are Black.
What grades does Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women offer ?
Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women part of?
Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women is part of Special School District.
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