- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baton Rouge, LA
Csal Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Csal Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220054002491Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Csal Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Csal Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Csal Elementary ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Csal Elementary grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+23.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 0.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 220054002491 · Baton Rouge, LA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
288 enr · 48:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Csal Elementary grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+23.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 0.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Csal Elementary 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 288
Csal Elementary
288 students
What this shows Csal Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Csal Elementary compares
Csal Elementary 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 | 48:1 | ▲ 186% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
48:1
students per teacher
- 186% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 288 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%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Csal Elementary 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 Csal Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Csal Elementary'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.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Csal Elementary
How many students attend Csal Elementary?
Csal Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Csal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Csal Elementary is 48:1, which is 186% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Csal Elementary?
79.8% of students at Csal Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Csal Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Csal Elementary is African American at 99.0% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Csal Elementary?
Csal Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Csal Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Csal Elementary ranks #5 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 Csal Elementary, 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.