Dr. Cade Brumley Louisiana State Superintendent of Education | X
Dr. Cade Brumley Louisiana State Superintendent of Education | X
Data showed that Jefferson Davis Parish welcomed 5,367 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 4% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the parish.
Among the 12 schools within the parish, Jennings Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 57 students.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana's educational performance is among the lowest in the nation, ranking second-to-last behind Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and teacher-student ratios.
| School name | % of Hispanic students enrollment | Number of Hispanic Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton High School | 7.8% | 19 | 245 |
| Jennings Elementary School | 5.7% | 57 | 999 |
| Lacassine High School | 5.3% | 33 | 621 |
| Hathaway High School | 4.7% | 28 | 601 |
| Elton Elementary School | 3.8% | 9 | 239 |
| Jennings High School | 3.4% | 26 | 773 |
| Lake Arthur High School | 3% | 11 | 371 |
| Welsh Elementary School | 2.7% | 13 | 486 |
| Welsh High School | 2.3% | 6 | 266 |
| Fenton Elementary School | 2.2% | 2 | 93 |
| Lake Arthur Elementary School | 2.2% | 10 | 462 |
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