There were 136 first grade students enrolled in Claiborne Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 11.1% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Homer Elementary School welcomed the most first grade students in the parish.
Within Claiborne Parish schools, the most students were found in third grade classes, while 11th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Claiborne Parish ranked 12th lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 11th lowest the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
| School name | Number of 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Elementary School | 49 | 13.2% | 372 |
| Haynesville Elementary School | 42 | 14.2% | 296 |
| Summerfield High School | 25 | 10% | 251 |
| Northeast Claiborne Charter | 20 | 10.1% | 198 |



