L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is a public school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Natchitoches Parish School District, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. The school is situated on Gold Street, placing it centrally within the historic Natchitoches area.

The school strives to foster an environment focused on academic growth and personal development. By housing both elementary and middle school grades, L.P. Vaughn creates a continuous learning trajectory that allows for consistent support as students transition through their formative years. The faculty and staff prioritize building a positive school culture, aiming to equip their diverse student body with the essential skills, character, and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

648

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	37
Black	541
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Black
541 (83.5 %)
White
53 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (5.7 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Natchitoches Parish
Phone:	(318)352-2369
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	587
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 77

Kindergarten 204

Grade 1 199

Grade 2 168