Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish serves 45,963 students across 82 schools in suburban Louisiana, representing a 2.0% enrollment decline from the prior year. The district operates 53 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 18 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1 among 2,577 teachers.

Academic performance measures fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 26.0% compared to the state average of 30.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 36.9% versus the state average of 39.0%. The graduation rate of 77.0% trails the state average of 85.1%.

The student population is economically disadvantaged, with 76.2% qualifying for economic disadvantage programs and 18.8% identified as English learners. Racial composition includes 38.8% Hispanic, 33.1% Black, 20.5% White, and 4.9% Asian students.

The district's financial profile shows significant disparities. Per-pupil spending of $1,773 is substantially lower than the state average of $8,665. The total operating budget is $665.4 million, with revenue sources distributed as 51.6% local funding, 34.0% state funding, and 14.4% federal funding. The heavy reliance on local revenue combined with relatively low per-pupil expenditure suggests resource constraints that may impact district operations and educational service delivery.