Ouachita Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 13,432 students in Ouachita Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Ouachita Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Ouachita Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
# American Indian Students
39 Students
2,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
243 Students
7,998 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
875 Students
56,087 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
6,801 Students
207,732 Students
% Black Students
36%
41%
# White Students
10,700 Students
212,327 Students
% White Students
56%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
393 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
468 Students
19,149 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
611
23,486
# Students in K Grade:
1,497
51,049
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,571
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,436
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,391
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,390
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,404
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,425
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,450
42,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,456
43,944
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,556
8,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,445
7,866
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,191
6,297
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,313
6,112
# 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 $13,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,151 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 36 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 19,136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
