NATCHITOCHES MAGNET SCHOOL

Natchitoches Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Natchitoches Parish school district, located in Natchitoches, LA with about 306 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Natchitoches Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Natchitoches Magnet School, located on University Parkway in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is a specialized educational institution known for providing a rigorous academic environment. As a magnet school, it typically draws students from across the local district who are seeking a curriculum that emphasizes advanced core subjects and enriched learning opportunities. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, often fostering a structured atmosphere designed to challenge high-achieving students and prepare them for success in secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Natchitoches Magnet School is recognized for integrating a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests. By leveraging its unique magnet status, the school aims to cultivate a community of critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Its location near local educational hubs further reinforces its role as a key contributor to the academic landscape of the Natchitoches community, consistently striving to provide a high-quality, focused educational experience for its student body.

For more information, contact Natchitoches Magnet School at (318) 357-1252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3707 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
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NATCHITOCHES MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Natchitoches, LA with about 306 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
306
Teachers:
17.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 306 students

Black or African American
49.3%
White
42.8%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
55.2%
Male
44.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.