How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ouachita Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monroe, Louisiana | Amite, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 19,136 | 20,700 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ouachita Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,051 | $12,808 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.1% | 20.1% |
| State Revenue | 45.6% | 40.7% |
| Local Revenue | 38.3% | 39.2% |
Ouachita Parish
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Tangipahoa Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ouachita Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.1% | 32.5% |
| African American | 39.4% | 51.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.1% | 66.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ouachita Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 973.4:1 | 473.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.1% | 29.5% |
School Types
Ouachita Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
Tangipahoa Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 27
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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.