Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. #158 of 175 districts in Louisiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,469 per pupil, Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. ranks #163 of 188 Louisiana districts by per-pupil spending (Louisiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

581
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,469
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 smallest districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,469 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 188 Louisiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Louisiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 53.2% local, 30.2% state, and 16.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #158 of 175 in Louisiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 310.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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.

Its largest campus is Madison Preparatory Academy, enrolling 621 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. a distant remainder — 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). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. 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

23
Equity Score
158 / 175
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Louisiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Renew Scitech Academy at Laurel Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics Hs Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
John F. Kennedy High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Lafayette Academy Charter School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lake Charles College Prep Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 school, 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 $12,469 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #158 in Louisiana.

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 school. 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 23/100, ranking #158 out of 175 districts in Louisiana.