Some Acadiana Schools Doing More With Less

If your school district receives more money than others, does it mean your child is getting a better education? A new study reveals some of the parishes that spend the most per pupil are not performing as well as others who have less cash flow.

Here is a list of the Acadiana parishes which spent the most per pupil in 2010:

PARISHPer Pupil Expenditure
1. ST MARY10, 2901
2. JEFF DAVIS10, 252
3. LAFAYETTE10, 198
4. EVANGELINE PARISH9,778
5. IBERIA PARISH9,606
6. ST LANDRY9, 550
7. VERMILION9,418
8. ACADIA PARISH9,281
9. ST MARTIN9, 163

State Average$10,622

Here is the list of the student's performance rankings:

PARISHDistrict Performance Score
1. JEFF DAVIS 107.3
2. VERMILION100.5
3. LAFEYTTE 96.5
4. IBERIA PARISH 95.1
5. ST MARY 94.3
6. EVANGELINE91.6
7. ACADIA 90.6
8. ST LANDRY 88.4
9. ST MARTIN 87.3

 

 


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