Bossier Parish School District

The Bossier Parish School District is located in Benton, LA and includes 36 schools that serve 19,707 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Bossier Parish School District spends $8,843 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bossier Parish School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the LA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Bossier Parish School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Bossier Parish School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Bossier Parish School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.