- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baton Rouge, LA
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
Federal NCES profile for Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220054002502Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 423
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220054002502 · Baton Rouge, LA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
423 enr · 54.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school 423
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
423 students
What this shows Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City compares
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.8%
White 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Tara High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Standard public school
888 students
Geo Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Geo Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge
Standard public school
686 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Inspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
658 students 82.3:1 students per teacher
Idea University Prep
Standard public school
639 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Tanglewood Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
How many students attend Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
54.3% of students at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
The largest demographic group at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is African American at 59.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City rank among elementary schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City ranks #1 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City, 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.