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East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
82
Schools
43,210
Students
$17,757
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
72.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
71.5%
Graduation Rate
-15.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

East Baton Rouge Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 43,210 students across 82 schools. It includes 51 elementary, 12 middle, 13 high schools, among them 14 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 71.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,757 is above average for a US public school district. 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (82)
Elementary Schools51 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Audubon Elementary SchoolPK–05551
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion MagnetPK–05548
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra CampusCharterKG–08869
BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid CityCharterKG–05462
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing ArtsPK–05462
Belfair Montessori SchoolPK–08264
Bernard Terrace Elementary SchoolPK–05283
Broadmoor Elementary SchoolPK–05597
Brownfields Elementary SchoolPK–05250
Buchanan Elementary SchoolPK–05456
Capitol Elementary SchoolPK–05300
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary SchoolPK–05735
Claiborne Elementary SchoolPK–05590
Crestworth Elementary SchoolPK–08389
CSAL ElementaryCharterKG–04228
Forest Heights Academy of ExcellencePK–05398
Glen Oaks Park Elementary SchoolPK–05446
Greenbrier Elementary SchoolPK–05344
Highland Elementary SchoolPK–05322
IDEA University PrepCharterKG–07639
Inspire Charter AcademyCharterKG–08566
J. K. Haynes Charter Inc.CharterPK–07154
Jefferson Terrace AcademyPK–08744
LaBelle Aire Elementary SchoolPK–05527
LaSalle Elementary SchoolPK–05499
Magnolia Woods Elementary SchoolPK–05528
Mayfair Laboratory SchoolKG–08495
Melrose Elementary SchoolPK–05330
Merrydale Elementary SchoolPK–05274
Northeast Elementary SchoolPK–06222
Park Elementary SchoolPK–06336
Park Forest Elementary SchoolPK–05509
Parkview Elementary SchoolPK–05539
Progress Elementary SchoolPK–05330
Riveroaks Elementary SchoolPK–05591
Ryan Elementary SchoolPK–05226
Sharon Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05252
Shenandoah Elementary SchoolPK–05703
South Baton Rouge Charter AcademyCharterPK–08845
The Dufrocq SchoolPK–05488
The Emerge School for AutismCharterKG–0351
Twin Oaks Elementary SchoolPK–05485
University Terrace Elementary School04–05153
Villa del Rey Elementary SchoolPK–05396
Wedgewood Elementary SchoolPK–05482
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet SchoolPK–05464
Westminster Elementary SchoolPK–05333
White Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05119
Wildwood Elementary SchoolPK–05533
Winbourne Elementary SchoolKG–05293
Woodlawn ElementaryPK–05718
Other Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EBR Readiness Superintendent AcademyPK–12554
EBR Virtual AcademyPK–12466
IDEA BridgeCharterKG–101,250
IDEA InnovationCharterKG–10997
Northdale Superintendent's AcademyKG–12183
Southdowns SchoolPK–PK68
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,757+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
54%
State
24.4%
Local (property tax)
54.2%
Federal
21.4%

Funding is shared between state (24%) and local sources (54%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
82
Schools
43,210
Students
72%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate71.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,757 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 82 schools including 14 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 71.5%, graduation is 15.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
East Baton Rouge Parish has 82 public schools, serving a total of 43,210 students.
What is the graduation rate for East Baton Rouge Parish?
The graduation rate is 71.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does East Baton Rouge Parish spend per student?
East Baton Rouge Parish spends $17,757 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in East Baton Rouge Parish?
72% of students in East Baton Rouge Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Yes — 14 of the 82 schools in East Baton Rouge Parish are charter schools.
What grade levels does East Baton Rouge Parish serve?
East Baton Rouge Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Baton Rouge Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Baton Rouge Parish 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.