Parlange Plantation House · Photo: Richard Koch, Photographer · Public domainVentress’s public schools score below 65% of Louisiana districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Ventress’s districts is 21%, below the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ventress, 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.
Ventress’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 161 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ventress’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
55–59% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana (the state reports Ventress’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,418 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 9 the district’s path is Livonia High School. Enrollment is down 16% since 2020–21. 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 Ventress’s grade
C+: better than 35% of Louisiana school districts. Both inputs trail the Louisiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ventress, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Ventress · depends on your address
Livonia High School
Grades 7–12 · 899 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Livonia
Rougon Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 414 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rougon
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 241 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Batchelor
8th grade in Ventress · depends on your address
Livonia High School
Grades 7–12 · 899 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Livonia
Rougon Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 414 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rougon
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 241 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Batchelor
9th grade in Ventress
Livonia High School
Grades 7–12 · 899 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Livonia
10th grade in Ventress
Livonia High School
Grades 7–12 · 899 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Livonia
11th grade in Ventress
Livonia High School
Grades 7–12 · 899 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Livonia
12th grade in Ventress
Livonia High School
Grades 7–12 · 899 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Livonia
Ventress’s public schools are run by Pointe Coupee Parish School District, which also serves Fordoche, Livonia, Morganza and New Roads. 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 below the state in reading
Ventress vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Ventress’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ventress | C+ | Pointe Coupee Parish |
Every school in Ventress
5 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 Ventress’s schools
Are Ventress’s schools good?
On Louisiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ventress children attend score below 65% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ventress in?
Pointe Coupee Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,293 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Ventress kids go to high school?
Livonia High School in Livonia, with 899 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Ventress’s graduation rate?
55–59% of the class of 2023 in Pointe Coupee Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Ventress spend per student?
$18,418 in Pointe Coupee Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Ventress families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ventress → They have their own page.
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.