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Natchitoches Parish School District Education: 41 American Indian students were 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 were 41 American Indian students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 10.8% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Natchitoches Parish School District welcomed 5,292 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.8% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the district.

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

Among the 16 schools in Natchitoches Parish School District, Natchitoches Central High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 12 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 Natchitoches Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [55.8%]White [36.5%]Ethnicities <5% [7.7%]
Enrollment Demographics in Natchitoches Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of American Indian StudentsAmerican Indian students %
20225,292410.8%
20215,592370.7%
20205,810400.7%
20195,976450.8%
20186,163440.7%
20176,303460.7%

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