NCES ID: 2201200
Ouachita Parish operates 36 schools serving 17,313 students in a suburban Louisiana setting. The district experienced a 4.9% enrollment decline from the prior year, with 1,042 teachers maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
Academically, Ouachita Parish demonstrates performance above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 34.1% compared to Louisiana's 30.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 45.6% against the state average of 39.0%. The graduation rate of 91.6% notably exceeds Louisiana's 85.1% state average.
The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 66.3% classified as economically disadvantaged. English learners comprise 2.4% of enrollment. Racial composition includes 54.7% White, 35.6% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, and 1.2% Asian students.
The district's financial structure reveals a notable data point: per-pupil spending is reported at $1,367, substantially below the state average of $8,665. Operating with a total budget of $232.5 million, Ouachita Parish relies on 47.6% state funding, 41.5% local revenue, and 11.0% federal support. This revenue distribution suggests reliance on state and local contributions to sustain operations. The combination of above-average academic metrics despite enrollment decline and lower per-pupil spending compared to state averages presents a distinct profile within Louisiana's educational landscape.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
17,313
Schools
36
Per-Pupil Spending
$1,367
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
34.1%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Based on LEAP 2025, ACT, graduation, and other indicators
84.5 pts
District Performance Score
91.6%
Graduation
19.2
ACT Avg
93.6%
Attendance
Percentage of students scoring Advanced or Mastery
45.6%
ELA/Reading
34.1%
Math
33.4%
Science
Students absent 10%+ of enrolled days
Source: Louisiana Department of Education Data Library (2024-25)