Enrollment
94
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000340
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Preparatory Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #8 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Preparatory Academy ranks #8 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arlington Preparatory Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arlington Preparatory Academy
Arlington Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 94 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Arlington Preparatory Academy is leaner than roughly 95% of Louisiana schools and 44% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Louisiana schools, with 94 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 94 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Arlington Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside Arlington Preparatory Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arlington Preparatory Academy compares
Arlington Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 44% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 94 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Arlington Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Arlington Preparatory Academy.
$15,604
Per student
-5%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arlington Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,239 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~94 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arlington Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Arlington Preparatory Academy?
Arlington Preparatory Academy has 94 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Preparatory Academy is 9.4:1, which is 44% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Preparatory Academy?
56.0% of students at Arlington Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Preparatory Academy is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Preparatory Academy?
Arlington Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Preparatory Academy ranks #8 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
Is Arlington Preparatory Academy a good school?
Arlington Preparatory Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Arlington Preparatory Academy, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.
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