Caddo Parish

Caddo Parish serves 32,328 students across 59 schools in a city locale within Louisiana. The district is experiencing enrollment decline of 7.0% from the prior year, with a teaching force of 1,806 educators producing a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

Academic performance metrics fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 26.9% compared to the state average of 30.3%, while reading proficiency is 34.6% versus 39.0% statewide. The graduation rate of 82.6% is slightly below Louisiana's 85.1% average. The student population is predominantly economically disadvantaged at 73.4%, with 2.4% English learners. Racially, the district is 65.1% Black, 23.7% White, 6.2% Hispanic, and 1.5% Asian.

The district operates on a total budget of $506.7 million with per-pupil spending of $2,412, substantially lower than the state average of $8,665. Revenue sources show reliance on local funding at 47.1%, state funding at 38.5%, and federal funding at 14.4%. This funding structure and per-pupil expenditure level represent significant constraints compared to state norms. The combination of declining enrollment, below-average academic outcomes, high economic disadvantage, and limited per-pupil resources presents operational and achievement challenges for the district.