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How many Asian students were enrolled in Washington Parish schools in 2022-23 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 28 Asian students enrolled in Washington Parish schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.7% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Washington Parish welcomed 6,625 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.4% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the parish.

Among the 14 schools in Washington Parish, Franklinton High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of seven students.

The majority of Louisiana students were either white (48%) or Black (37%) in the 2021-22 school year.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 18 students compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.

Ethnicities in Washington Parish in 2022-23 School Year
White [53.4%]Black [39.1%]Ethnicities <5% [7.6%]
Enrollment Demographics in Washington Parish Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School name% of Asian students enrollment Enrollment of Asian Students
Franklinton High School1%7
Northshore Charter School0.9%4
Central Elementary School0.8%3
Franklinton Junior High School0.6%2
Byrd Avenue Primary School0.6%2
Franklinton Primary School0.5%3
Enon Elementary School0.4%1
Bogalusa High School0.4%3
Franklinton Elementary School0.3%1
Pine School0.1%1
Thomas Elementary School0.1%1

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