There were 1,182 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in La Paz County districts in the 2024-25 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic or Latino students made up 54% of the 2,189 students in La Paz County during the 2024-25 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity in schools within the county.
Among the six districts in La Paz County, Parker Unified School District recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 889 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in this article are located in cities within La Paz County.
Arizona’s public schools ranked 49th in the country, according to a WalletHub study, with low marks for class size, performance, funding, safety, and teacher qualifications.
| District | % of Hispanic or Latino students enrolment | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Wenden Elementary District | 72.1% | 68 |
| Bicentennial Union High School District | 69.7% | 119 |
| Salome Consolidated Elementary District | 65.3% | 118 |
| Bouse Elementary District | 63.5% | 52 |
| Parker Unified School District | 52.3% | 1,699 |
| Quartzsite Elementary District | 38.3% | 133 |
