There were 1,912 fifth grade students enrolled in Ouachita Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.9% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Sallie Humble Elementary School welcomed the most fifth grade students in the parish.
Within Ouachita Parish schools, the most students were found in first grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Ouachita Parish ranked ninth highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
Ouachita Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Ouachita Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 5th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | 158 | 26.9% | 587 |
| Central Elementary School | 147 | 33% | 445 |
| Swartz Upper Elementary School | 129 | 35.3% | 365 |
| Sterlington Elementary School | 116 | 15.1% | 769 |
| Claiborne School | 112 | 15.5% | 721 |
| Kiroli Elementary School | 85 | 17.6% | 482 |
| Drew Elementary School | 80 | 15.1% | 531 |
| Jack Hayes Elementary School | 79 | 14.8% | 533 |
| George Welch Elementary School | 78 | 17.4% | 447 |
| Lakeshore School | 73 | 13.6% | 537 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | 70 | 13.8% | 508 |
| Cypress Point Elementary School | 57 | 12.9% | 442 |
| Carver Elementary School | 54 | 13.7% | 393 |
| Roy Neal Shelling Senior Elementary School | 54 | 12.6% | 428 |
| Robinson Elementary School | 54 | 14.4% | 375 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 53 | 22.1% | 240 |
| Minnie Ruffin Elementary School | 50 | 12.9% | 388 |
| Riser Elementary School | 46 | 15.5% | 297 |
| J. S. Clark Magnet Elementary School | 44 | 9.4% | 468 |
| Boley Elementary School | 42 | 15.5% | 271 |
| Highland Elementary School | 40 | 14.3% | 280 |
| Berg Jones Elementary School | 40 | 10.8% | 369 |
| Riverbend Elementary School | 40 | 15.3% | 262 |
| Swayze Elementary School | 37 | 19.3% | 192 |
| Shady Grove Elementary School | 35 | 16.5% | 212 |
| Lenwil Elementary School | 32 | 11.1% | 287 |
| Madison James Foster Elementary School | 30 | 9.9% | 304 |
| Barkdull Faulk Elementary School | 29 | 12.3% | 236 |
| New Vision Learning Academy | 25 | 11% | 228 |
| Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School | 19 | 10.9% | 175 |
| Sherrouse School | 4 | 2.5% | 159 |
