How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Rapides Parish | Special School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, Louisiana | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 22,991 | 187 |
| Number of Schools | 47 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Rapides Parish | Special School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,720 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 17.9% | N/A |
| State Revenue | 43.2% | N/A |
| Local Revenue | 38.9% | N/A |
Rapides Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Rapides Parish | Special School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.1% | 33.9% |
| African American | 44.0% | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.1% | 93.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Rapides Parish | Special School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 46 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 456.1:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 14.9% |
School Types
Rapides Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 41
Special School District
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.