City of Bogalusa School District

Bogalusa, Louisiana — 4 schools

1,786
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$21,538
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

City of Bogalusa School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,786 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,803 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington Parish County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,538 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.2% local, 34.1% state, and 38.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $83,677 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 81/100, ranked #10 of 176 in Louisiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 378:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.6% African American, 22.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Bogalusa High School accounts for 36.4% of all City of Bogalusa School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means City of Bogalusa School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

City of Bogalusa School District school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

City of Bogalusa School District school enrollment ranges from 303 students (lowest) to 656 students (highest), a spread of 353 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

City of Bogalusa School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 76.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

City of Bogalusa School District student-counselor ratio is 378:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

City of Bogalusa School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

38.7%
Federal
34.1%
State
27.2%
Local

Funding Equity

81
Equity Score
10 / 176
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Washington Parish county, where this district is located.

$727
Studio/mo
$761
1 BR/mo
$834
2 BR/mo
$1,160
3 BR/mo
$1,388
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,677
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in City of Bogalusa School District.

White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 66.6%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

378:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in City of Bogalusa School District

School Enrollment
Bogalusa High School
656
Northshore Charter School
Charter
428
Central Elementary School
416
Byrd Avenue Primary School
303

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in City of Bogalusa School District?

City of Bogalusa School District has 4 schools, including 3 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,786 students.

How much does City of Bogalusa School District spend per student?

City of Bogalusa School District spends $21,538 per student. The district has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #10 in Louisiana.

What is the average teacher salary in City of Bogalusa School District?

The average teacher salary in City of Bogalusa School District is $83,677 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near City of Bogalusa School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Washington Parish County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of City of Bogalusa School District?

City of Bogalusa School District students are 66.6% African American, 22.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for City of Bogalusa School District?

City of Bogalusa School District has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #10 out of 176 districts in Louisiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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