2025 Compare Cities Education:
Natchitoches, LA vs West Lafayette, IN

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- West Lafayette spends 0.1% less per student than Natchitoches.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.2% higher in West Lafayette than in Natchitoches. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Lafayette had 12.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Natchitoches
 Natchitoches, LAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,232$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,135  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,102$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6234573
 Students per Counselor687  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock14.5%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 West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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