How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lafayette Parish | Langston Hughes Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, Louisiana | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 32,377 | 796 |
| Number of Schools | 44 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 28.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lafayette Parish | Langston Hughes Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,837 | $19,465 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 29.1% |
| State Revenue | 32.8% | 20.3% |
| Local Revenue | 51.5% | 50.6% |
Lafayette Parish
Federal State Local
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lafayette Parish | Langston Hughes Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.8% | 1.6% |
| African American | 43.9% | 87.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.5% | 81.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lafayette Parish | Langston Hughes Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 54 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 282.3:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.7% | 54.4% |
School Types
Lafayette Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.