How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Central Community School District | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central, Louisiana | Harvey, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 4,967 | 50,628 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 81 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 20.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Central Community School District | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,496 | $17,647 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.8% | 14.5% |
| State Revenue | 48.1% | 31.1% |
| Local Revenue | 39.1% | 54.4% |
Central Community School District
Federal State Local
Jefferson Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Central Community School District | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 21.6% |
| African American | 21.2% | 33.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 37.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.1% | 59.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Central Community School District | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 413.2:1 | 450.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.0% | 13.7% |
School Types
Central Community School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
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.