- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000439
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools.
- #11 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts has class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts ranks #11 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+21.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 220054000439 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 19.8:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+21.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts 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 594
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
594 students
What this shows Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts compares
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts'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 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
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
How many students attend Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts?
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), up 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts is 19.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts?
40.9% of students at Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts?
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 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.