Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana — 1 schools

581
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,595
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. operates 1 public schools serving 581 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 621 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in East Baton Rouge Parish County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,595 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 53.2% local, 30.2% state, and 16.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #162 of 176 in Louisiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 310.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 98.4% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White across the district's schools.

Madison Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. student-counselor ratio is 311:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. is typically wider than the Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

16.6%
Federal
30.2%
State
53.2%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
162 / 176
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in East Baton Rouge Parish county, where this district is located.

$1,032
Studio/mo
$1,064
1 BR/mo
$1,204
2 BR/mo
$1,511
3 BR/mo
$1,943
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc..

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 98.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

310.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

School Enrollment
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter
621

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 581 students.

How much does Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. spend per student?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. spends $12,595 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #162 in Louisiana.

What is the average rent near Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in East Baton Rouge Parish County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. students are 98.4% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #162 out of 176 districts in Louisiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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