Enrollment
66
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Eva Legard Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Eva Legard Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220054010415
👥 S:T ratio 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eva Legard Learning Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eva Legard Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Legard Learning Center ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054010415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eva Legard Learning Center compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eva Legard Learning Center
Eva Legard Learning Center is a higher-need, small middle school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 66 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Eva Legard Learning Center is leaner than roughly 91% of Louisiana schools and 35% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Louisiana schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Baton Rouge's middle schools, it stands alongside Southeast Middle School (826 students): Eva Legard Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 15:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside Eva Legard Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eva Legard Learning Center compares
Eva Legard Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
White 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Eva Legard Learning Center is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Eva Legard Learning Center.
$15,604
Per student
-5%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eva Legard Learning Center 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eva Legard Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~66 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eva Legard Learning Center
How many students attend Eva Legard Learning Center?
Eva Legard Learning Center has 66 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Legard Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Eva Legard Learning Center is 11:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% 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 Eva Legard Learning Center?
51.2% of students at Eva Legard Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eva Legard Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Eva Legard Learning Center is African American at 81.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eva Legard Learning Center?
Eva Legard Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Eva Legard Learning Center rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Legard Learning Center ranks #1 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.
Is Eva Legard Learning Center a good school?
Eva Legard Learning Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Eva Legard Learning Center, 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.
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