Ossun’s public schools outscore 84% of Louisiana districts
In Ossun, 44% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ossun, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ossun’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,043 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 11 middle and seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Ossun’s grade
A−: better than 84% of Louisiana school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ossun, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Ossun
Ossun Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 498 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lafayette
Kindergarten in Ossun
Ossun Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 498 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lafayette
1st grade in Ossun
Ossun Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 498 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lafayette
2nd grade in Ossun
Ossun Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 498 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lafayette
3rd grade in Ossun
Ossun Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 498 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lafayette
4th grade in Ossun
Ossun Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 498 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lafayette
5th grade in Ossun
Ossun Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 498 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lafayette
Ossun’s public schools are run by Lafayette Parish School District, which also serves Broussard, Carencro, Duson and Lafayette and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Ossun vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Ossun’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ossun | A− | Lafayette Parish |
Every school in Ossun
19 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Ossun’s schools
Are Ossun’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ossun children attend outscore 84% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ossun in?
Lafayette Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 29,396 students in 44 schools (2024–25).
Where do Ossun kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Southside High School, Lafayette High School, Acadiana High School, Carencro High School, O. Comeaux High School, Northside High School and Early College Academy.
What is Ossun’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Lafayette Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Ossun spend per student?
$14,043 in Lafayette Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Ossun families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.