St. Martin Parish schools enrolled 16 American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year, 6.7% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Data showed that St. Martin Parish schools had 6,498 students in the 2025-26 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.2% of the student body, making them the least represented ethnicity in the parish.
Among the 15 schools, Cecilia Primary School recorded the highest number of American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year, with six students.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Louisiana was placed 46th overall in its Best States for Education rankings, which are based on a methodology that evaluates states across multiple factors including college readiness, standardized test performance, high school graduation rates, and preschool enrollment.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 44th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
Enrollment Demographics in St. Martin Parish Schools in 2025-26
| School name | % of American Indian students enrollment | Number of American Indian Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Primary School | 0.9% | 6 | 704 |
| Parks Primary School | 0.6% | 2 | 346 |
| Breaux Bridge Primary School | 0.5% | 2 | 437 |
| Teche Elementary School | 0.4% | 2 | 546 |
| Breaux Bridge Elementary School | 0.3% | 1 | 307 |
| Cecilia High School | 0.3% | 2 | 757 |
| St. Martinville Primary School | 0.2% | 1 | 478 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Louisiana Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
