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There were 2,082 Black students enrolled in St. James Parish 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 2,082 Black students enrolled in St. James Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 3.1% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that St. James Parish School District welcomed 3,479 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 59.8% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the district.

St. James Parish School District roughly covers schools within St. James Parish and has a main office in Lutcher.

Among the nine schools in St. James Parish School District, Lutcher High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 458 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 St. James Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [59.8%]White [37.4%]Ethnicities <5% [2.8%]
Enrollment Demographics in St. James Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Black StudentsBlack students %
20223,4792,08259.8%
20213,5942,14859.8%
20203,7262,24760.3%
20193,8252,33861.1%
20183,8912,40761.9%
20173,9152,42461.9%

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