How do these districts compare?
| Metric | East Baton Rouge Parish | Jefferson Davis Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Jennings, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 43,253 | 5,595 |
| Number of Schools | 83 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 17.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | East Baton Rouge Parish | Jefferson Davis Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,757 | $16,893 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 14.6% |
| State Revenue | 24.4% | 49.2% |
| Local Revenue | 54.2% | 36.1% |
East Baton Rouge Parish
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Jefferson Davis Parish
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | East Baton Rouge Parish | Jefferson Davis Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 66.8% |
| African American | 73.2% | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.4% | 61.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | East Baton Rouge Parish | Jefferson Davis Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 130 | — |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 338.7:1 | 308.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 6.5% |
School Types
East Baton Rouge Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 14
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson Davis 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.