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Natchitoches, LA vs Abita Springs, LA

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Highlights
- Abita Springs spends 0.7% more per student than Natchitoches.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.2% higher in Abita Springs than in Natchitoches. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abita Springs had 14.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Natchitoches
 Natchitoches, LAAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,135  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,078$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7224573
 Students per Counselor687  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 13 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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Reviews for Abita Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's the best place Ive ever lived. Beautiful peaceful, wonderful people, we like it just the way it is - small so don't move  More

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Over 18 years ago

You need to revisit your demographic numbers, as they cannot be accurate. I've scrolled through dozens of photos on the Abita Springs Elementary website only to see  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful and historic. Small, but close to larger utopian suburbia. Wake up to the birds and squirrels, drive a couple of miles for excellent shopping. Great schools.  More

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