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West Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
10
Schools
4,332
Students
$19,413
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
74.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
85.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

West Baton Rouge Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 4,332 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,413 is above average for a US public school district. 74% 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 39/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brusly Elementary SchoolPK–01544
Brusly Upper Elementary School04–05365
Caneview K-8 SchoolPK–08526
Cohn Elementary School03–05224
Lukeville Elementary School02–03354
Port Allen Elementary SchoolPK–02336
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brusly Middle School06–08580
Port Allen Middle School06–08204
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brusly High School09–12742
Port Allen High School09–12457
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,413+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
66%
State
20.5%
Local (property tax)
66.3%
Federal
13.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,332
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.1%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,413 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
West Baton Rouge Parish has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,332 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Baton Rouge Parish?
The graduation rate is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Baton Rouge Parish spend per student?
West Baton Rouge Parish spends $19,413 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Baton Rouge Parish?
74% of students in West Baton Rouge Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Baton Rouge Parish?
No, West Baton Rouge Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Baton Rouge Parish serve?
West Baton Rouge Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Baton Rouge Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Baton Rouge Parish is 39/100. 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.