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
Data showed that Tensas Parish welcomed 331 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 84% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the parish.
Among the two schools within the parish, Tensas Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 143 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 Black students enrollment | Number of Black Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas High School | 90% | 135 | 150 |
| Tensas Elementary School | 79% | 143 | 181 |
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