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Independence ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 135 students in Independence, LA, 12% of all K-12 students in Independence, LA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
100% of private schools in Independence, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Independence ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
509 Pine Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4295
(2)
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Independence, LA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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135
Students
-22.0% (-38 students) 10-yr
35%
Students of Color
+337.5% (+27.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+15.4% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
403 Schools
# Students
135 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025135314179
2024135307172
2023141310174
2022148327185
2021148319180
2020148310171
2019167320175
2018167317172
2017173330180
2016173329178
2015173314167
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% Students of Color
35%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202535%22%34%
202435%23%34%
202322%23%33%
202231%22%33%
202131%22%32%
202031%22%32%
201921%22%31%
201821%22%31%
20178%23%32%
20168%23%32%
20158%24%32%
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0.62
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.620.550.65
20240.620.550.65
20230.560.540.65
20220.560.510.64
20210.560.520.64
20200.560.520.64
20190.450.520.63
20180.450.520.63
20170.340.480.61
20160.340.480.61
20150.340.480.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20256%3%9%
20246%3%9%
20234%3%9%
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# Black Students
31 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
23%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202523%11%7%
202423%12%7%
202313%13%8%
202225%12%7%
202125%12%7%
202025%12%8%
201917%12%7%
201817%13%7%
20177%11%7%
20167%12%7%
20157%12%8%
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# White Students
74 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
55%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202555%64%52%
202455%63%52%
202362%64%52%
202260%67%54%
202160%67%54%
202060%67%54%
201972%67%56%
201872%67%56%
201780%70%58%
201680%70%58%
201580%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202516%18%26%
202416%18%26%
202321%17%25%
202213%15%25%
202113%16%25%
202013%16%24%
201910%15%24%
201810%14%23%
201713%14%22%
201613%14%22%
201513%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Independence, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Independence, LA is Mater Dolorosa Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Independence?
1 private schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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