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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 13.6% of Vernon Parish School District’s student body 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 were 1,078 Black students enrolled in Vernon Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 3% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Vernon Parish School District welcomed 7,937 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 13.6% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Vernon Parish School District roughly covers schools within Vernon Parish and has a main office in Leesville.

Among the 19 schools in Vernon Parish School District, Leesville High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 222 students.

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 Vernon Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [13.6%]Hispanic [9.3%]White [67.9%]Multi-racial [7%]Ethnicities <5% [2.2%]
Enrollment Demographics in Vernon Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Black StudentsBlack students %
20227,9371,07813.6%
20218,0671,11113.8%
20208,5081,20914.2%
20198,5631,30415.2%
20188,8411,38115.6%
20178,8251,41816.1%

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