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Independence Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 135 students in Independence, LA.
100% of private elementary schools in Independence, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Independence Private Elementary 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 Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
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
356 Schools
# Students
135 Students
115,220 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025135328199
2024135323192
2023141324193
2022148340205
2021148330201
2020148323188
2019167335193
2018167331190
2017173339199
2016173339196
2015173328183
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% Students of Color
35%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202535%22%33%
202435%23%32%
202322%23%32%
202231%22%32%
202131%22%31%
202031%22%31%
201921%22%31%
201821%22%30%
20178%24%31%
20168%24%31%
20158%24%31%
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0.62
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.620.550.64
20240.620.550.64
20230.560.540.63
20220.560.510.62
20210.560.520.62
20200.560.520.62
20190.450.520.61
20180.450.520.60
20170.340.480.59
20160.340.480.59
20150.340.480.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
448 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,930 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
3,847 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20256%3%9%
20246%4%9%
20234%3%9%
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# Black Students
31 Students
13,159 Students
% Black Students
23%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202523%11%8%
202423%12%8%
202313%13%8%
202225%12%7%
202125%12%8%
202025%12%8%
201917%12%8%
201817%13%8%
20177%12%7%
20167%12%8%
20157%12%8%
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# White Students
74 Students
74,433 Students
% White Students
55%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202555%64%55%
202455%63%55%
202362%64%55%
202260%67%57%
202160%67%57%
202060%67%58%
201972%67%59%
201872%67%59%
201780%70%61%
201680%70%61%
201580%70%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
178 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
20,932 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202516%18%22%
202416%18%22%
202321%17%22%
202213%15%22%
202113%15%20%
202013%15%19%
201910%15%20%
201810%14%20%
201713%14%19%
201613%14%18%
201513%13%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
9,259 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
202014:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201713:114:111:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Independence, LA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Independence, LA is Mater Dolorosa Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Independence?
1 private elementary schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private elementary schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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