How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Avoyelles Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marksville, Louisiana | Mansfield, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 5,080 | 5,126 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Avoyelles Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,790 | $18,116 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.6% | 13.1% |
| State Revenue | 47.4% | 14.5% |
| Local Revenue | 25.0% | 72.4% |
Avoyelles Parish
Federal State Local
DeSoto Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Avoyelles Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 45.2% |
| African American | 46.7% | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.7% | 51.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Avoyelles Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 569.3:1 | 429.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.8% | 18.1% |
School Types
Avoyelles Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
DeSoto Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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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.