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Central Community School District

Louisiana · Public School District
5
Schools
4,967
Students
$17,496
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
52.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Central Community School District is a public school district in Louisiana serving 4,967 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,496 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bellingrath Hills Elementary SchoolPK–KG425
Central Intermediate School03–051,072
Tanglewood Elementary School01–02720
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Middle School06–081,163
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–121,587
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,496+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
39%
State
48.1%
Local (property tax)
39.1%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
4,967
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,496 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Community School District?
Central Community School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 4,967 students.
What is the graduation rate for Central Community School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Central Community School District spend per student?
Central Community School District spends $17,496 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Central Community School District?
53% of students in Central Community School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Central Community School District?
No, Central Community School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Central Community School District serve?
Central Community School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Central Community School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Central Community School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.