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LaSalle Elementary School

8000 Lasalle, Baton Rouge, LA 70806East Baton Rouge Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
499
Students
Total enrolled
$17,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 499 students in grades PK–05 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,757 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LaSalle Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving grades PK–05 with 499 students. The district invests $17,757 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LaSalle Elementary School

499
Total Students
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution256 male · 243 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 332 students
Student Composition
13%
21%
58%
Asian6%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black58%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220054000392

Academic Outcomes at LaSalle Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70806

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,757Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,757
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,813
Student Support$3,374
Administration$2,131
Operations$2,664
Other$1,776
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,757 spent per student, an estimated $7,866 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
54%
State government
24.4%
Local (property tax)
54.2%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,757/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra CampusSouth Baton Rouge Charter AcademyJefferson Terrace AcademyCedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Southeast Middle SchoolWoodlawn Middle SchoolSherwood Middle Academic AcademyWestdale Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Baton Rouge Magnet High SchoolWoodlawn High SchoolLiberty High SchoolMcKinley Senior High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEast Baton Rouge Parish →
Phone: (225)927-6130
NCES ID: 220054000392
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Baton Rouge seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in East Baton Rouge Parish
High
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,582 students · 09–12
● 48 opp33% FRL
High
Woodlawn High School
1,527 students · 09–12
62% FRL
Other
IDEA Bridge
1,250 students · KG–10
● 41 opp85% FRL
High
Liberty High School
1,208 students · 09–12
● 46 opp60% FRL
Other
IDEA Innovation
997 students · KG–10
61% FRL
Mid
Southeast Middle School
994 students · 06–08
77% FRL
High
McKinley Senior High School
920 students · 09–12
● 33 opp71% FRL
High
Broadmoor Senior High School
918 students · 09–12
● 41 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8000 Lasalle, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.