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- 316 Sibley Street, Benton, LA 71006
- +1 (318) 549-5000
- bossierschools.org
Bossier Parish has 34 schools and 22,589 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 50%. Also, 41.8% of learners are economically disadvantaged.
Learners at Bossier Parish: The learner body at the schools served by Bossier Parish is 56.6% White, 9.4% Black, 28.5% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 56.6% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.3% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Bossier Parish, 41.8% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 3.9% of learners are English language learners.
Educators at Bossier Parish: Within Bossier Parish, 99.5% of educators are certified, and 91.1% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 19:1. The district has 47 full-time counselors on staff.
Test Scores at Bossier Parish: In Bossier Parish, 72% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 71% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 73% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 69% tested at or above that level for math. And 54% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 35% tested at or above that level for math.
Finances at Bossier Parish: Bossier Parish spends $12,113 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $260,544,000. The school district spends $6,020.7 million on instruction, $3,991.1 million on support services and $493.4 million on other expenses.
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