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How many American Indian students were enrolled in Richland Parish schools in 2023-24 school year?

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Dr. Jenna Chiasson Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at Louisiana Department of Education | LinkedIn

Dr. Jenna Chiasson Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at Louisiana Department of Education | LinkedIn

There were five American Indian students enrolled in Richland Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 66.7% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Richland Parish welcomed 3,369 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.1% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the parish.

Among the 12 schools within the parish, Start Elementary 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 Richland Parish in 2023-24 School Year
Black [51.8%]White [43.8%]Ethnicities <5% [4.4%]
Enrollment Demographics in Richland Parish Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name% of American Indian students enrollment Number of American Indian StudentsTotal Enrollment
Holly Ridge Elementary School0.9%2212
Start Elementary School0.6%2329
Delhi Charter School0.2%1630

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