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

Student/teacher ratio: 6.4

Number of students: 42

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.0%

White:

26.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Concordia Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Concordia Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Concordia Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69%), White (26.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Concordia Education Center is 6.4. (See more...)

Compare Concordia Education Center employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 62^nd 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	771^st	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
2013	0.81	446^th	457	2.4%
2014	5.36	444^th	470	5.5%
2015	5.01	460^th	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
2009	0.60	300^th	301	0.3%
2019	11.97	278^th	313	11.2%
2023	4.50	304^th	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	311^th	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.

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Concordia Education Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	2	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	14
2003	2	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	14
2004	4	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	19
2005	5	26	0	0	n/a	n/a	31
2006	13	36	0	0	n/a	n/a	49
2007	8	46	0	0	n/a	n/a	54
2008	10	30	0	0	n/a	n/a	40
2009	16	38	1	0	n/a	n/a	55
2010	14	42	1	0	n/a	n/a	57
2011	11	24	0	0	0	0	35
2012	10	32	0	0	0	1	43
2013	5	18	0	0	0	1	24
2014	5	24	0	0	0	0	29
2015	14	27	0	0	0	0	41
2016	4	22	0	0	0	0	26
2017	5	28	0	0	0	1	34
2018	6	15	0	1	0	1	23
2019	8	29	0	0	0	1	38
2020	7	22	0	0	0	0	29
2021	10	1	0	0	0	0	11
2022	8	26	0	0	0	0	34
2023	28	46	0	0	0	1	75
2024	11	29	0	0	0	2	42

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
2024	42	6.5	6.4	92.9

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
2024	42	6.5	6.4	92.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Concordia Education Center

Year	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 278^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 304^th 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)	30	36	6%
End of Course English I (Concordia Parish)	62	49	13%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	38	75	97.4%
African American	29	46	58.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	28	250%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.8%	88%	1.2%

Schools Near Concordia Education Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Concordia Education Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	160 Kindergarten Road	Ferriday	71334	Concordia Parish	Concordia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 757-3941	42	7	6.4	92.9%	11 (26.2%)	29 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)																					$5,912
Delta Charter School MST	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	300 Lynwood Drive	Ferriday	71334	Concordia Parish	Delta Charter Group	Yes	No	No	Yes	(318) 757-3202	500	34	14.6	52.2%	288 (57.6%)	197 (39.4%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)	49.0	64.0	59.0	47.0	64.0	20.0	53.0	45.0	59.0	72.0		70.0	56.0	61.0	56.0	26.0	63.0	36.0	59.0		$12,727
Monterey High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5920 Highway 129	Monterey	71354	Concordia Parish	Concordia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 386-2214	407	36	11.2	62.9%	389 (95.6%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)	80.0	82.0				81.0	82.0	89.0	87.0	85.0		89.0		90.0		92.0	80.0	76.0	73.0	92.0	$7,569
Sicily Island High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	303 Falcon Avenue	Sicily Island	71368	Catahoula Parish	Catahoula Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 389-5337	168	9	18.7	56.5%	83 (49.4%)	78 (46.4%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)			16.0	50.0		40.0	45.0			33.0	80.0		80.0	65.0		48.0	69.0	65.0		75.0
Harrisonburg High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	505 Bushley Street	Harrisonburg	71340	Catahoula Parish	Catahoula Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 744-5273	319	15	21.4	36.4%	286 (89.7%)	20 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)								(n/a)	47.0	73.0	69.0	90.0	39.0	64.0	63.0	61.0	69.0	73.0	85.0	78.0	87.0	74.0	72.0	44.0	69.0	74.0	82.0	95.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Concordia Education Center

What is the racial makeup of Concordia Education Center?

Students at Concordia Education Center are 69% African American, 26% White, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Concordia Education Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 42 students attended Concordia Education Center.

What district is Concordia Education Center in?

Concordia Parish

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