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Jackson Parish School District Education: 1 American Indian student was enrolled in 2021-22 school year

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LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

There was one American Indian student enrolled in Jackson Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Jackson Parish School District welcomed 2,080 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the district.

Jackson Parish School District roughly covers schools within Jackson Parish and has a main office in Jonesboro.

Among the five schools in Jackson Parish School District, Jonesboro-Hodge High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of one student.

The majority of Louisiana students were identified as white and Black, representing 48% and 37% of the state student body respectively during the 2021–22 academic year. Hispanic students made up 8.6% of the student body, and other ethnic minorities made up 5.6%.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 18 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

Ethnicities in Jackson Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
White [64%]Black [30.4%]Ethnicities <5% [5.6%]
Enrollment Demographics in Jackson Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of American Indian StudentsAmerican Indian students %
20222,08010%
20212,16510%
20202,25510%
20192,29020.1%
20182,26910%
20172,22520.1%

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