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West Baton Rouge Parish School District Education: 5 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 five American Indian students enrolled in West Baton Rouge Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 25% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that West Baton Rouge Parish School District welcomed 4,167 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.1% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the district.

West Baton Rouge Parish School District roughly covers schools within West Baton Rouge Parish and has a main office in Port Allen.

Among the 12 schools in West Baton Rouge Parish School District, Brusly Elementary School and Caneview K-8 School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of two 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 West Baton Rouge Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [50.1%]White [41%]Hispanic [7.1%]Ethnicities <5% [1.9%]
Enrollment Demographics in West Baton Rouge Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of American Indian StudentsAmerican Indian students %
20224,16750.1%
20214,07940.1%
20203,96270.2%
20193,83380.2%
20183,89080.2%
20173,89560.2%

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