West Carroll Parish School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in West Carroll Parish School District, serving 2,039 students. West Carroll Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
- Public schools in West Carroll Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
- The top ranked public schools in West Carroll Parish School District are Oak Grove Elementary School, Oak Grove High School and Forest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | West Carroll Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318) 428-2378 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,039 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 123 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- West Carroll Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 190 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #82 out of 193 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 70% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 9 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 66 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 355 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 17% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 1,575 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 77% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 29 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 75 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 131 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 150 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 146 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 174 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 158 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 175 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 168 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 165 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 155 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 170 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 144 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 130 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 98 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,384. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,033 is less than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $23 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $23 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,474 | $13,384 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,033 | $14,061 |
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West Carroll Parish School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 74%Rank:7/Top 50%206 Tiger Drive10
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
- Oak Grove High School Math: 63% | Reading: 68%Rank:5/Bottom 50%501 West Main10
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Grades: 6-12 | 493 students
- Forest School Math: 51% | Reading: 68%Rank:4/Bottom 50%158 Clover Street10
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Grades: PK-12 | 547 students
- Kilbourne High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50%229 West La. Avenue10
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(318) 428-3721
Grades: PK-12 | 313 students
- Epps High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%4044 Circle Drive10
Epps, LA 71237
(318) 926-3624
Grades: PK-12 | 265 students
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