Jefferson Parish School District

District Spending

The Jefferson Parish School District spends $12,046 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Jefferson Parish School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the LA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Jefferson Parish School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Jefferson Parish School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Jefferson Parish School District serves 9% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.