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Pointe Coupee Parish School District

337 Napoleon Street
New Roads, LA 70760-0579
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,590 students in Pointe Coupee Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Pointe Coupee Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
2,590 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pointe Coupee Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 57% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#89 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
22%
34%
31%
42%
17%
27%
57%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
55%
41%
% White
36%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,134 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,103 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,134
$15,176
Spending / Student
$14,103
$14,514

Best Pointe Coupee Parish School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valverda Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1653 Valverda Road
Maringouin, LA 70757
(225) 637-2695
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Rougon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13258 La Highway 416
Rougon, LA 70773
(225) 627-4291
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4739 La Highway 419 West
Batchelor, LA 70715
(225) 492-2555
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Livonia High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3118 La Highway 78
Livonia, LA 70755
(225) 637-2532
Gr: 7-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Rosenwald Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 New Roads Street
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-6341
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pointe Coupee Parish School District?
Pointe Coupee Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,590 students.
What is the rank of Pointe Coupee Parish School District?
Pointe Coupee Parish School District is ranked #90 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pointe Coupee Parish School District?
55% of Pointe Coupee Parish School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pointe Coupee Parish School District?
Pointe Coupee Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Pointe Coupee Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,103 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,590 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 57% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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