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Jefferson Parish’s districts student body comprised mostly of Black or African American students 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

Of the many ethnicities represented in Louisiana districts, the most prevalent ethnic group among students enrolled in Jefferson Parish districts in 2021-22 were Black or African American, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Of the 47,648 students attending schools in the Jefferson Parish district, 34.8% were Black or African American. Hispanic or Latino students were the second largest ethnicity in the Jefferson Parish district (34.8%).

In the previous school year, Black or African American students were the most common group in Jefferson Parish districts, representing 36.6% of the student body.

Jefferson Parish had student body, which included Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, white, Asian, Multi-racial, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the parish dropped 2.3% when compared to the previous year.

There is only one district within Jefferson Parish, with its head office located in Harvey.

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

The majority of Louisiana students were identified as white and Black, representing 48% and 37% of the state student body respectively during the 2021–2022 academic year. Hispanic students made up 8.6% of the student body, and other ethnic minorities made up 5.6%.

Only 22% of Louisiana’s teachers are Black or Latino, compared to about 48% of the state's K–12 students who identify as either race.

Ethnicities in Jefferson Parish in 2021-22 School Year

Black or African American [34.8%]Hispanic or Latino [34.8%]White [22.8%]Ethnicities <5% [7.6%]
Students’ Most Prevalent Ethnicity Percentage in Jefferson Parish Districts in 2021-22 School Year

DistrictMost prevalent ethnic groupPercent of Total Student BodyTotal enrollment
Jefferson ParishBlack or African American34.8%47,648

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