Louisiana Snapshot
1,386
Public Schools in Louisiana
116
Colleges in Louisiana
54.3%
Avg Completion Rate
How Louisiana compares
Louisiana
54.31%
National Average
56.52%
Louisiana's avg completion rate is 3.9% lower than the national average.
Louisiana Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Louisiana — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
11 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 30
Homeschool Regulation
Notice plus testing or subjects required
School Choice
ESA up to $9,533 per student
Per-Pupil Spending
18% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
1% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Louisiana
Louisiana requires school attendance from age 7 through age 18 — a total of 11 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is mandatory; children must enter K by 5 by Sep 30.
Homeschool Laws in Louisiana
Louisiana falls in the moderate regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Notice plus testing or subjects required.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: Yes
Home study program application required
School Choice in Louisiana
Louisiana offers universal school choice — any K-12 student is eligible regardless of income or zoning.
- Education Savings Account (ESA) — up to $9,533 per student
- School voucher program
LA GATOR Scholarship (2024) — ESA universal
School Spending & Class Size in Louisiana
Louisiana spends $12,477 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 18% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 1% below national avg (14.5).
How Louisiana compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Louisiana?
Mubboo tracks 539 ZIP codes in Louisiana via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Louisiana's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Louisiana's average college completion rate is lower the national average. See the "How Louisiana compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
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