How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Calcasieu Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, Louisiana | Covington, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 29,523 | 39,559 |
| Number of Schools | 58 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Calcasieu Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,016 | $16,036 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 27.7% | 38.3% |
| Local Revenue | 54.6% | 51.9% |
Calcasieu Parish
Federal State Local
St. Tammany Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Calcasieu Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.4% | 58.5% |
| African American | 36.9% | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.8% | 42.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Calcasieu Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 85 | 56 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363.2:1 | 550.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.3% | 8.5% |
School Types
Calcasieu Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
St. Tammany 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.