How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Caddo Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana | Mansfield, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 36,147 | 5,126 |
| Number of Schools | 58 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.2:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Caddo Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,823 | $20,265 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 13.1% |
| State Revenue | 33.4% | 14.5% |
| Local Revenue | 45.2% | 72.4% |
Caddo Parish
Federal State Local
DeSoto Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Caddo Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.2% | 45.2% |
| African American | 67.3% | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.5% | 51.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Caddo Parish | DeSoto Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 111 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 11 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 340.8:1 | 463.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 10.6% |
School Types
Caddo Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
DeSoto Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.