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Natchitoches, LA vs Evening Shade, AR

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- Evening Shade spends 19.1% less per student than Natchitoches.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.0% lower in Evening Shade than in Natchitoches. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Evening Shade had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Natchitoches
 Natchitoches, LAEvening Shade, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,709$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,135  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,630$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5714573
 Students per Counselor687  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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 Evening Shade    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

There has never been a better time to purchase a home in Evening Shade than now. Prices are very affordable. Evening Shade is a great place to live, quiet & safe.  More

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