Florida Parish News

There were 451 fifth grade students enrolled in Washington Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 7.1% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Franklinton Elementary School welcomed the most fifth grade students in the parish.

Within Washington Parish schools, the most students were found in first grade classes, while ninth grade classes were the smallest.

Statewide, Washington Parish ranked 25th highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.

Louisiana's education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.

School name	Number of 5th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Franklinton Elementary School	117	32.3%	362
Thomas Elementary School	96	12.9%	745
Central Elementary School	84	20.5%	409
Northshore Charter School	47	10.9%	431
Enon Elementary School	43	17.2%	250
Wesley Ray Elementary School	36	14.2%	253
Mt. Hermon School	28	7.5%	371