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American Schools / State detail

Louisiana

Louisiana spent $14,742 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #28 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,742
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#28/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.7:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
717,667
$10,579,955,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
19%
State
34%
Local
46%
Biggest districts in Louisiana
  1. Jefferson Parish 50,628 $14,155
  2. East Baton Rouge Parish 43,253 $15,471
  3. St. Tammany Parish 39,559 $14,823
  4. Caddo Parish 36,147 $14,072
  5. Lafayette Parish 32,377 $12,386
  6. Calcasieu Parish 29,523 $17,724

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.