Concordia Parish

Vidalia, Louisiana — 10 schools

3,192
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$16,731
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Concordia Parish operates 10 public schools serving 3,192 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 2 middle, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,911 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Concordia Parish County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,731 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 31.0% local, 45.7% state, and 23.3% 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 $76,365 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 73/100, ranked #17 of 176 in Louisiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 270.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.4% African American, 42.0% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Concordia Parish school enrollment varies 16× across entities

Concordia Parish school enrollment ranges from 26 students (lowest) to 415 students (highest), a spread of 389 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Concordia Parish has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.9% 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

Concordia Parish student-counselor ratio is 271:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Concordia Parish is typically wider than the Concordia Parish-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Concordia Parish chronic absenteeism rate is 18.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Concordia Parish is typically wider than the Concordia Parish-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

23.3%
Federal
45.7%
State
31.0%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
17 / 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 Concordia Parish county, where this district is located.

$601
Studio/mo
$647
1 BR/mo
$834
2 BR/mo
$1,139
3 BR/mo
$1,249
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,365
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 10 schools in Concordia Parish.

White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 51.4%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 10
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
270.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Concordia Parish

School Enrollment
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
415
Monterey High School
369
Vidalia High School
364
Vidalia Junior High School
336
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
316
Ferriday Lower Elementary School
313
Ferriday High School
289
Ferriday Upper Elementary School
242
Ferriday Junior High School
241
Concordia Education Center
26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Concordia Parish?

Concordia Parish has 10 schools, including 6 other, 2 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,192 students.

How much does Concordia Parish spend per student?

Concordia Parish spends $16,731 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #17 in Louisiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Concordia Parish?

The average teacher salary in Concordia Parish is $76,365 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Concordia Parish?

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

What is the demographic composition of Concordia Parish?

Concordia Parish students are 51.4% African American, 42.0% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Concordia Parish?

Concordia Parish has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #17 out of 176 districts in Louisiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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