- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning
Federal NCES profile for Community School for Apprenticeship Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220054000673Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community School for Apprenticeship Learning ranks #5 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 220054000673 · Baton Rouge, LA Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
290 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning 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 290
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning
290 students
What this shows Community School for Apprenticeship Learning reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community School for Apprenticeship Learning compares
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.0%
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.0%
White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is less 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 Community School for Apprenticeship Learning 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower 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 Community School for Apprenticeship Learning'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 middle schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Southeast Middle School
Standard public school
826 students 15:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Standard public school
759 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
633 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Glasgow Middle School
Standard public school
542 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Westdale Middle School
Standard public school
538 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community School for Apprenticeship Learning
How many students attend Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?
70.1% of students at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?
The largest demographic group at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is African American at 99.0% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Community School for Apprenticeship Learning rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Community School for Apprenticeship Learning ranks #5 of 15 middle 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 middle schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Community School for Apprenticeship Learning, 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.