How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jonesboro, Louisiana | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 2,161 | 2,040 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,777 | $39,996 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.0% | 5.0% |
| State Revenue | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Local Revenue | 40.3% | 61.2% |
Jackson Parish
Federal State Local
Orleans Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jackson Parish | Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.2% | 0.9% |
| African American | 45.4% | 92.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 1.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.7% | 89.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jackson Parish | Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 273.6:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 16.8% |
School Types
Jackson Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Orleans Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.