How do these districts compare?
| Metric | East Baton Rouge Parish | Homer Plessy Community School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 43,253 | 779 |
| Number of Schools | 83 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | East Baton Rouge Parish | Homer Plessy Community School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,757 | $14,407 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 39.9% |
| State Revenue | 24.4% | 24.6% |
| Local Revenue | 54.2% | 35.5% |
East Baton Rouge Parish
Federal State Local
Homer Plessy Community School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | East Baton Rouge Parish | Homer Plessy Community School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 26.5% |
| African American | 73.2% | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% | 10.9% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.4% | 55.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | East Baton Rouge Parish | Homer Plessy Community School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 130 | — |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 338.7:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 54.7% |
School Types
East Baton Rouge Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 14
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Homer Plessy Community School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.