St. Francis School (2026 Profile)

St. Francis School

490 Saint Joseph Ave
Iota, LA 70543

The mission of St. Francis School is to provide an environment of academic excellence and a lived Catholic Faith that challenges each student to achieve his or her greatest potential with the support of family and community.

St. Francis is fully approved by the state of Louisiana, and is subject to the Louisiana standards for non-public schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

132 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $9,627 for elementary schools and $11,114 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).