Claiborne Parish schools enrolled two American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year, 60% fewer than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Data showed that Claiborne Parish schools had 1,783 students in the 2025-26 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.1% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the parish.
Haynesville Elementary School was the only school in the parish which enrolled American Indian students, welcoming two students in the 2025-26 school year.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Louisiana was placed 46th overall in its Best States for Education rankings, which are based on a methodology that evaluates states across multiple factors including college readiness, standardized test performance, high school graduation rates, and preschool enrollment.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 44th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
Enrollment Demographics in Claiborne Parish Schools in 2025-26
| School name | % of American Indian students enrollment | Number of American Indian Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynesville Elementary School | 0.7% | 2 | 291 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Louisiana Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
