How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bossier Parish | Rapides Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Louisiana | Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 23,918 | 22,991 |
| Number of Schools | 34 | 47 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bossier Parish | Rapides Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,381 | $13,720 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.8% | 17.9% |
| State Revenue | 39.2% | 43.2% |
| Local Revenue | 43.0% | 38.9% |
Bossier Parish
Federal State Local
Rapides Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bossier Parish | Rapides Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.7% | 45.1% |
| African American | 31.7% | 44.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 70.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bossier Parish | Rapides Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 43 | 46 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 442.5:1 | 456.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.5% | 15.5% |
School Types
Bossier Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
Rapides Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 41
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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.