OUR GOALS
High Performance
Only A OR B rated schools in the district
TEST MASTERY
50% Mastery or better on 3rd to 8th grade assessments
PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE
More than 50% of students with dual enrollment credit upon graduation
COLLEGE READY
Average ACT score in the district at or above 21
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
95% graduation rate or better
OUR GOALS
High Performance
Only A OR B rated schools in the district
TEST MASTERY
50% Mastery or better on 3 out of 8 assessments
PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE
More than 50% of students with dual enrollment credit upon graduation
COLLEGE READY
Average ACT score in the district at or above 21
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
95% graduation rate or better
CURRENT SNAPSHOT
Economically Disadvantaged Students
In the 2017-2018 academic year, 74% of Natchitoches Parish students were classified as economically disadvantaged. This segment of students in our district performed better than 33% of all Louisiana school systems.
2018 Report Card
Numbers are based on the student enrollment for 2017-2018.
funding
4 major state & local fund types support our NPSB schools:
- Local Revenue – $3,969.40 per pupil
- State Revenue – $5,661.69 per pupil
- Federal Revenue – $1,714.28 per pupil
- Other Revenue – $223.03 per pupil
Total revenue spent per child = $11,568.40
Based on 2018-2019 NPSB Budget. Headcount based on the 2-1-10 report. Note these figures have not been adjusted for facility maintenance and other expenses.
District Comparison
District Comparisons based on District Report Cards of 2018-2019
early childhood education
Scores based on a 1-7 scale. 1.00-2.99 Unsatisfactory | 3.00-4.49 Approaching Proficient | 4.00-5.99 Proficient | 6.00-7.00 Excellent
Classroom Teachers in Pre-K-12
374 certified teachers in Natchitoches Parish.
Figures from 2018-2019 school year
CURRENT SNAPSHOT
Economically Disadvantaged Students
In the 2017-2018 academic year, 74% of Natchitoches Parish students were classified as economically disadvantaged. This segment of students in our district performed better than 33% of all Louisiana school systems.
2018 Report Card
Numbers are based on the student enrollment for 2017-2018.
funding
4 major state & local fund types support our NPSB schools:
- Local Revenue – $3,969.40 per pupil
- State Revenue – $5,661.69 per pupil
- Federal Revenue – $1,714.28 per pupil
- Other Revenue – $223.03 per pupil
Total revenue spent per child = $11,568.40
Based on 2018-2019 NPSB Budget. Headcount based on the 2-1-10 report. Note these figures have not been adjusted for facility maintenance and other expenses.
District Comparison
District Comparisons based on District Report Cards of 2018-2019
early childhood education
Scores based on a 1-7 scale. 1.00-2.99 Unsatisfactory | 3.00-4.49 Approaching Proficient | 4.00-5.99 Proficient | 6.00-7.00 Excellent
Classroom Teachers in Pre-K-12
374 certified teachers in Natchitoches Parish.
Figures from 2018-2019 school year
Our Purpose
The A+ Coalition is an education initiative of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce that works to bring members of the community together to advance education in Natchitoches Parish. The Chamber recognizes the importance of education to the success and growth of our community, and understands that the responsibility lies not only on the shoulders of our educators, but on the entire community at large. The A+ Coalition aims to offer a platform for organizations and individuals to get involved, stay informed, and give of their time and resources to make an impact on education in Natchitoches Parish.
Together with our members and partners, the A+ Coalition aims to:
- Attract and retain great teachers
- Recognize and support teaching excellence
- Promote and incentivize student performance
- Engage and mobilize the business community
Our Events
Elite Scholars Ceremony
In an effort to promote and incentivize student performance, high school seniors across the Parish who meet certain academic criteria are recognized at the annual Elite Scholars Ceremony, which is hosted by the A+ Coalition and its partners each May.
Students from Natchitoches Central, St. Mary’s, Lakeview and Louisiana School for Math, Science & the Arts (LSMSA) are selected by school counselors based on their ACT scores, GPA and dual enrollment credits. Scholars are acknowledged and rewarded for their academic achievements in a room full of parents, educators, and community supporters.
This event exemplifies the mission of the A+ Coalition: to bring our community together to reward academic excellence and advance education in Natchitoches Parish.
New Teachers Welcome
The A+ Coalition and its partners welcome new Natchitoches Parish teachers every August just prior to the beginning of school. Team players such as the Natchitoches Community Alliance, the Natchitoches Parish School Board, the College of Education at Northwestern State University, the City of Natchitoches and the Chamber of Commerce come together to thank these individuals for choosing Natchitoches Parish, welcome them to our community, and offer our support as they begin the school year. The Coalition hopes to build on this event every year in an effort to attract and retain great teachers.
OUR WORK
Math Counts
The Chamber Education Fund supports middle school math development by sponsoring Natchitoches Parish math clubs who compete in regional and state MathCounts competitions. Middle school math club advisors may contact us to opt in to this program.
Technology Grant
Educators in the school district may apply annually to the A+ Coalition Technology in Education Grant, which is funded through the Chamber Education Fund. This grant is awarded on an annual basis to a teacher in Natchitoches Parish for innovative technology used to advance classroom learning and enhance the skills of students.
OUR COMMITTEE
Janice M. Bolton
Bolton Realty
Veronica Johnson
Natchitoches Parish School Board
Mayor Lee Posey
City of Natchitoches
Josh Manuel
Ware Youth Center
Mike Wolff
Value Enterprises
Van Erikson
Northwestern State University First Year Experience
Dr. Kimberly McAlister
NSU College of Education and Human Development
Hannah Wenninger
City of Natchitoches
Laura Lyles
Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce
Rhonda Guidroz
Natchitoches Parish School Board
Mark Massia
Lott Oil Company, Inc.
Melissa Collier
MidSouth Bank
Amy Metoyer
City of Natchitoches
Jessica McGrath
Natchitoches Parish Library
Curtis Penrod
NSU School of Business
Ryan Todtenbier
Thomas, Cunningham, Broadway & Todtenbier, CPAs
Katrice Below
BOM – Keyser Avenue
Tony Davis
Natchitoches Community Alliance
Dr. Haley Taitano
Northwestern State University Athletics