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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Special School District schools 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 two Hispanic students enrolled in Special School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 100% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Special School District welcomed 151 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 1.3% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the district.

Special School District roughly covers schools within East Baton Rouge Parish and has a main office in Baton Rouge.

Among the 15 schools in Special School District, Pinecrest Supports & Services Center and Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic 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 Special School District in 2021-22 School Year
White [53%]Black [43.7%]Ethnicities <5% [3.3%]
Enrollment Demographics in Special School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Hispanic StudentsHispanic students %
202215121.3%
202117710.6%
202015842.5%
201916500%
201817942.2%
201719310.5%

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