How do these districts compare?
| Metric | City of Monroe School District | Lafayette Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monroe, Louisiana | Lafayette, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 8,646 | 32,377 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 44 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | City of Monroe School District | Lafayette Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,250 | $13,877 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.4% | 15.7% |
| State Revenue | 35.9% | 32.8% |
| Local Revenue | 37.7% | 51.5% |
City of Monroe School District
Federal State Local
Lafayette Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | City of Monroe School District | Lafayette Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.0% | 37.8% |
| African American | 86.3% | 43.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.2% | 57.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | City of Monroe School District | Lafayette Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 54 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 354.2:1 | 282.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 16.7% |
School Types
City of Monroe School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lafayette 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.