How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Caddo Parish | St. James Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana | Lutcher, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 36,147 | 3,537 |
| Number of Schools | 58 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.2:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Caddo Parish | St. James Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,823 | $24,636 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 33.4% | 15.6% |
| Local Revenue | 45.2% | 72.5% |
Caddo Parish
Federal State Local
St. James Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Caddo Parish | St. James Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.2% | 32.0% |
| African American | 67.3% | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.5% | 57.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Caddo Parish | St. James Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 111 | — |
| Schools with AP | 11 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 340.8:1 | 429.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 5.2% |
School Types
Caddo Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
St. James 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.