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How many Black students were enrolled in Vermilion Parish School District schools 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 1,785 Black students enrolled in Vermilion Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Vermilion Parish School District welcomed 9,388 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 19% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Vermilion Parish School District roughly covers schools within Vermilion Parish and has a main office in Abbeville.

Among the 21 schools in Vermilion Parish School District, Eaton Park Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 293 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 Vermilion Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [19%]White [70.1%]Ethnicities <5% [10.9%]
Enrollment Demographics in Vermilion Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Black StudentsBlack students %
20229,3881,78519%
20219,5861,82419%
20209,6511,88619.5%
20199,6001,88319.6%
20189,7571,97420.2%
20179,6121,99420.7%

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