Iberia Parish

Iberia Parish operates a suburban school system serving 10,526 students across 23 schools in Louisiana. The district is experiencing contraction, with enrollment declining 7.6% from the prior year, representing a notable demographic shift. The student population is nearly evenly split between White (42.2%) and Black (42.8%) students, with smaller Hispanic (6.7%) and Asian (2.1%) populations. Approximately three-quarters of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 2.0% are identified as English learners.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency of 35.4% exceeds Louisiana's average of 30.3%, while reading proficiency of 44.1% similarly surpasses the state average of 39.0%. The graduation rate of 84.1% falls slightly below the state average of 85.1%. The district employs 644 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

Significant financial disparities exist between Iberia Parish and state averages. Per-pupil spending stands at $1,896 compared to the state average of $8,665, representing a substantial funding gap. The district's total operating budget reaches $141.3 million, funded through a combination of federal (16.6%), state (48.0%), and local (35.5%) sources. This revenue structure and relatively low per-pupil spending reflect resource constraints that likely influence operational capacity and program offerings.