How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Calcasieu Parish | Cameron Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, Louisiana | Cameron, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 29,523 | 1,152 |
| Number of Schools | 58 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Calcasieu Parish | Cameron Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,724 | $27,631 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| State Revenue | 27.7% | 12.6% |
| Local Revenue | 54.6% | 76.6% |
Calcasieu Parish
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Cameron Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Calcasieu Parish | Cameron Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.4% | 88.3% |
| African American | 36.9% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.6% | 38.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Calcasieu Parish | Cameron Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 85 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 341.9:1 | 217.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.2% | 17.4% |
School Types
Calcasieu Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 42
Cameron Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.