📍 Zip Code 70503 · Lafayette, LA

School District for Zip Code 70503

Lafayette Parish School System · 5/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish School System
📍 Lafayette County, LA · Zip Code 70503
5/10
Rating
32,000
Students
54
Schools
16:1
Student/Teacher
Average Cajun Country hub. Moderate performance. Per-pupil spending: $9,500/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 70503

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~592 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
📚
Washington Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,184 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
🎓
Lafayette High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,776 students
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
5
Rating
Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment32,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools54National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio16:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,500/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating5/10 — AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Lafayette Parish School System directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 70503?▼
Zip code 70503 is served by Lafayette Parish School System in Lafayette, LA (Lafayette County). The district serves approximately 32,000 students across 54 schools and has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average).
What schools are in zip code 70503?▼
Zip code 70503 is served by Lafayette Parish School System. The assigned elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 6/10), middle school is Washington Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 4/10), and high school is Lafayette High School (Grades 9-12, rating 5/10).
Is Lafayette Parish School System a good school district?▼
Lafayette Parish School System has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average). Cajun Country hub. Moderate performance. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends approximately $9,500 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 70503?▼
Contact Lafayette Parish School System directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette Parish School System serves zip code 70503 and surrounding areas in Lafayette County, LA. The district operates 54 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 32,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and per-pupil spending of $9,500/year, Lafayette Parish School System receives an overall academic rating of 5/10 (Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs at or near the state average.