Concordia Education Center

Summary:

Concordia Education Center is an alternative public school in Ferriday, Louisiana, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Concordia Parish school district, which is ranked 54th out of 114 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating.

Concordia Education Center stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (61.33%) compared to the nearby schools, which are predominantly white. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the Concordia Parish and Louisiana state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (69%) and U.S. History (18%) were significantly below the state averages of 67% and 54%, respectively. Additionally, Concordia Education Center has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.73% to 91.18% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Concordia Education Center is located just 2.15 miles away from Delta Charter School MST, which has a more diverse student population and generally higher test scores than Concordia Education Center. This proximity may present opportunities for collaboration or shared resources between the two schools. Compared to other nearby schools, such as Harrisonburg High School, Sicily Island High School, and Monterey High School, Concordia Education Center faces unique challenges in terms of its student demographics, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 3-12

 160 Kindergarten Road
       Ferriday, LA  71334


(318) 757-3941

District: Concordia Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,912 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  75

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.3%
White:
37.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Compare Details Concordia Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Concordia Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Concordia Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.3%), White (37.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Concordia Education Center is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Concordia Education Center is $5,912.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Concordia Education Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Concordia Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Concordia Parish 62nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Concordia Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 0.81 771st 772 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Concordia Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 0.81 446th 457 2.4%
2014 5.36 444th 470 5.5%
2015 5.01 460th 482 4.6%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Concordia Education Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Concordia Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 0.60 300th 301 0.3%
2019 11.97 278th 313 11.2%
2023 4.50 304th 321 5.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Concordia Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.82 311th 321 3.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Concordia Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 2 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2003 2 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2004 4 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2005 5 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2006 13 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 8 46 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2008 10 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2009 16 38 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2010 14 42 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2011 11 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2012 10 32 0 0 0 0 1 0 43
2013 5 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 24
2014 5 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
2015 14 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 41
2016 4 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 26
2017 5 28 0 0 0 0 1 0 34
2018 6 15 0 0 1 0 1 0 23
2019 8 29 0 0 0 0 1 0 38
2020 7 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
2021 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2022 8 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2023 28 46 0 0 0 0 1 0 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Concordia Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 14 4.6 3.0 78.6
2003 14 4.6 3.0 78.6
2004 19 5.6 3.4 78.9
2005 31 10.3 3.0 90.3
2006 49 4.8 10.2 79.6
2007 54 5.0 10.8 79.6
2008 40 5.8 6.9 80
2009 55 7.0 7.9 85.5
2010 57 7.0 8.1 87.7
2011 35 6.9 5.0 88.6
2012 43 5.9 7.2 93
2013 24 6.9 3.4 87.5
2014 29 5.9 4.8 89.7
2015 41 4.0 10.2 87.8
2016 26 7.0 3.7 80.8
2017 34 3.9 8.6 94.1
2018 23 2.9 7.7 73.9
2019 38 3.9 9.5 86.8
2020 29 4.9 5.8 89.7
2021 11 4.0 2.7 72.7
2022 34 5.0 6.8 91.2
2023 75 7.0 10.7 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Concordia Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 14 4.6 3.0 78.6
2003 14 4.6 3.0 78.6
2004 19 5.6 3.4 78.9
2005 31 10.3 3.0 90.3
2006 49 4.8 10.2 79.6
2007 54 5.0 10.8 79.6
2008 40 5.8 6.9 80
2009 55 7.0 7.9 85.5
2010 57 7.0 8.1 87.7
2011 35 6.9 5.0 88.6
2012 43 5.9 7.2 93
2013 24 6.9 3.4 87.5
2014 29 5.9 4.8 89.7
2015 41 4.0 10.2 87.8
2016 26 7.0 3.7 80.8
2017 34 3.9 8.6 94.1
2018 23 2.9 7.7 73.9
2019 38 3.9 9.5 86.8
2020 29 4.9 5.8 89.7
2021 11 4.0 2.7 72.7
2022 34 5.0 6.8 91.2
2023 75 7.0 10.7 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Concordia Education Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $25,847
2018 $22,201
2019 $23,872
2020 $25,485
2021 $39,052
2022 $5,912

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Concordia Education Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 313 High schoolsRanks 304th of 321 High schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course English I (Concordia Education Center)3036
 6%
   End of Course English I (Concordia Parish)6249
 13%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3875
 97.4%
African American2946
 58.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White828
 250%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%88%
 1.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Concordia Education Center.

Students at Concordia Education Center are 61% African American, 37% White, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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