How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bienville Parish | East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arcadia, Louisiana | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 1,971 | 43,253 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 83 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bienville Parish | East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,632 | $17,757 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 21.4% |
| State Revenue | 18.1% | 24.4% |
| Local Revenue | 66.2% | 54.2% |
Bienville Parish
Federal State Local
East Baton Rouge Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bienville Parish | East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.3% | 8.7% |
| African American | 58.4% | 73.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.0% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.2% | 70.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bienville Parish | East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 130 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 265.2:1 | 338.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 23.1% |
School Types
Bienville Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
East Baton Rouge Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 14
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.