Rapides Parish has 47 schools and 23,139 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 50%. Also, 61.8% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Rapides Parish: The learner body at the schools served by Rapides Parish is 50.4% White, 3.8% Black, 42.5% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 50.4% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Rapides Parish, 61.8% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 3.3% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Rapides Parish: Within Rapides Parish, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 100.0% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 18:1. The district has 12 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Rapides Parish: In Rapides Parish, 67% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 62% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 63% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 56% tested at or above that level for math. And 49% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 34% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Rapides Parish: Rapides Parish spends $10,799 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $262,631,000. The school district spends $5,913.0 million on instruction, $3,433.7 million on support services and $652.6 million on other expenses.