How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Plaquemines Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belle Chasse, Louisiana | Covington, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 3,858 | 39,559 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Plaquemines Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,090 | $16,036 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.3% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 15.0% | 38.3% |
| Local Revenue | 62.7% | 51.9% |
Plaquemines Parish
Federal State Local
St. Tammany Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Plaquemines Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.2% | 58.5% |
| African American | 36.6% | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.7% | 42.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Plaquemines Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 56 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 383.6:1 | 550.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 8.5% |
School Types
Plaquemines Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.