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East Carroll Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in East Carroll Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in East Carroll Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
812 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
East Carroll Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
805 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
99%
42%
# White Students
4 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
70
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,488 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,488
$14,974
Spending / Student
$17,491
$14,320
Best East Carroll Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Trass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Griffin Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Carroll Parish School District?
East Carroll Parish School District manages 3 public schools serving 812 students.
What is the rank of East Carroll Parish School District?
East Carroll Parish School District is ranked #172 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Carroll Parish School District?
99% of East Carroll Parish School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Carroll Parish School District?
East Carroll Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is East Carroll Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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