Vermilion Parish

Vermilion Parish serves 8,274 students across 20 schools in a town locale in Louisiana. The district experienced a 10.9% enrollment decline from the prior year, with 542 teachers producing a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

Academic performance indicators position Vermilion Parish substantially above state averages. Math proficiency reaches 46.6% compared to the state average of 30.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 55.3% against the state average of 39.0%. The graduation rate of 95.0% significantly exceeds Louisiana's 85.1% state average.

The student population reflects considerable economic need, with 62.1% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. English learners comprise 1.8% of enrollment. Racially, the district is 65.9% White, 21.4% Black, 5.2% Hispanic, and 2.0% Asian.

Vermilion Parish's financial picture presents a notable contrast. Per-pupil spending of $1,940 falls dramatically below the state average of $8,665, representing less than one-quarter of typical state spending levels. The total budget of $128.6M derives from federal sources (16.7%), state funding (47.5%), and local revenue (35.9%).

The district demonstrates strong academic outcomes despite significant resource constraints and serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. The recent enrollment decline may affect future budget projections and staffing needs.