How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ascension Parish | Bossier Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sorrento, Louisiana | Benton, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 24,769 | 23,918 |
| Number of Schools | 31 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ascension Parish | Bossier Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,108 | $13,381 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.9% | 17.8% |
| State Revenue | 32.2% | 39.2% |
| Local Revenue | 53.9% | 43.0% |
Ascension Parish
Federal State Local
Bossier Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ascension Parish | Bossier Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.0% | 46.7% |
| African American | 37.4% | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.5% | 46.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ascension Parish | Bossier Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 43 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 555.3:1 | 442.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.8% | 18.5% |
School Types
Ascension Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
Bossier Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.