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2021-22 School Year: What was the most represented ethnicity in Franklin Parish districts?

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LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

The majority of students in Franklin Parish districts were Black or African American in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Of the 2,880 students attending schools in the Franklin Parish district, 51.3% were Black or African American. White students were the second largest ethnicity in the Franklin Parish district (45.5%).

In the previous school year, Black or African American students were the most common group in Franklin Parish districts, representing 51.7% of the student body.

Franklin Parish had student body, which included Black or African American, white, Multi-racial, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the parish dropped 1.6% when compared to the previous year.

There is only one district within Franklin Parish, with its head office located in Winnsboro.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 18 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

The majority of Louisiana students were identified as white and Black, representing 48% and 37% of the state student body respectively during the 2021–2022 academic year. Hispanic students made up 8.6% of the student body, and other ethnic minorities made up 5.6%.

Only 22% of Louisiana’s teachers are Black or Latino, compared to about 48% of the state's K–12 students who identify as either race.

Ethnicities in Franklin Parish in 2021-22 School Year

Black or African American [51.3%]White [45.5%]Ethnicities <5% [3.2%]
Students’ Most Prevalent Ethnicity Percentage in Franklin Parish Districts in 2021-22 School Year

DistrictMost prevalent ethnic groupPercent of Total Student BodyTotal enrollment
Franklin ParishBlack or African American51.3%2,880

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