Jefferson Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 50,628 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
167 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,312 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,091 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
11%
# Black Students
16,935 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
33%
42%
# White Students
10,878 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
22%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,222 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,943
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
3,721
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,286
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,988
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,792
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,747
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,736
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,734
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,634
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,811
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,667
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,765
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,861
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,943
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,143 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District manages 82 public schools serving 50,628 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District is ranked #56 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Parish School District?
38% of Jefferson Parish School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,143 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 82 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 50,628 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
