- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baker, LA
Brownfields Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brownfields Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000357
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownfields Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownfields Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfields Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Baker, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Brownfields Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220054000357 · Baker, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 20.4:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Brownfields Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Brownfields Elementary School 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 368
Brownfields Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Brownfields Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownfields Elementary School compares
Brownfields Elementary School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 36% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.3%
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White 4.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Brownfields Elementary School is less 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 Brownfields Elementary School 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownfields Elementary School'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 Baker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownfields Elementary School
How many students attend Brownfields Elementary School?
Brownfields Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownfields Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownfields Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownfields Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Brownfields Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownfields Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brownfields Elementary School is African American at 89.1% of enrollment, in Baker, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownfields Elementary School?
Brownfields Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Brownfields Elementary School rank among schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfields Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Baker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baker on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Brownfields Elementary School, 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.