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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 41.2% of Iberia Parish School District’s student body in 2021-22 school year

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LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

There were 4,693 Black students enrolled in Iberia Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 5.3% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Iberia Parish School District welcomed 11,390 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 41.2% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Iberia Parish School District roughly covers schools within Iberia Parish and has a main office in New Iberia.

Among the 27 schools in Iberia Parish School District, Westgate High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 521 students.

The majority of Louisiana students were identified as white and Black, representing 48% and 37% of the state student body respectively during the 2021–22 academic year. Hispanic students made up 8.6% of the student body, and other ethnic minorities made up 5.6%.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 18 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

Ethnicities in Iberia Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [41.2%]Hispanic [6%]White [44.9%]Multi-racial [5%]Ethnicities <5% [2.9%]
Enrollment Demographics in Iberia Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Black StudentsBlack students %
202211,3904,69341.2%
202111,8684,95441.7%
202012,3315,17542%
201912,5505,38042.9%
201813,0605,59142.8%
201713,3255,72943%

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