Natchitoches Magnet School

800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

420

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Natchitoches Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	20
Black	216
Asian	7
Two or More	25
American Indian	5

Black
216 (51.4 %)
White
147 (35.0 %)
Two or More
25 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.8 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Natchitoches Parish
Phone:	(318)357-1252
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 39

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 41