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Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.2% of Washington Parish's student body in 2023-24 school year

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Dr. Ernise S. Singleton Assistant Superintendent of Career & College Readiness at Louisiana Department of Education | LinkedIn

Dr. Ernise S. Singleton Assistant Superintendent of Career & College Readiness at Louisiana Department of Education | LinkedIn

There were 12 American Indian students enrolled in Washington Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 20% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Washington Parish welcomed 6,457 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the parish.

Among the 14 schools within the parish, Franklinton Junior High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of two 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.

Ethnicities in Washington Parish in 2023-24 School Year
White [53.6%]Black [38.3%]Ethnicities <5% [8.2%]
Enrollment Demographics in Washington Parish Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name% of American Indian students enrollment Number of American Indian StudentsTotal Enrollment
Franklinton Elementary School0.6%2362
Franklinton Junior High School0.6%2308
Enon Elementary School0.4%1250
Mt. Hermon School0.3%1371
Thomas Elementary School0.3%2745
Franklinton High School0.2%1662
Central Elementary School0.2%1409
Northshore Charter School0.2%1431
Pine School0.1%1722

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