How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Orleans Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana | Covington, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 2,040 | 39,559 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 39.7:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Orleans Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $65,041 | $16,036 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.0% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 33.8% | 38.3% |
| Local Revenue | 61.2% | 51.9% |
Orleans Parish
Federal State Local
St. Tammany Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Orleans Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.9% | 58.5% |
| African American | 92.6% | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.7% | 42.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Orleans Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 56 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 77:1 | 550.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.7% | 8.5% |
School Types
Orleans Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
St. Tammany 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.