- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Helix Legal Academy
Federal NCES profile for Helix Legal Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220054002504Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helix Legal Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #6 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Helix Legal Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helix Legal Academy ranks #6 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Helix Legal Academy grew from 74 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+55.4%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 220054002504 · Baton Rouge, LA Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
127 enr · 25.4:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Helix Legal Academy grew from 74 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+55.4%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Helix Legal Academy 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 127
Helix Legal Academy
127 students
What this shows Helix Legal Academy reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helix Legal Academy compares
Helix Legal Academy 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 51% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.6%
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 127 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 98.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Helix Legal Academy 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 Helix Legal Academy 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 Helix Legal Academy'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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Helix Legal Academy
How many students attend Helix Legal Academy?
Helix Legal Academy has 127 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helix Legal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Helix Legal Academy is 25.4:1, which is 51% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helix Legal Academy?
82.4% of students at Helix Legal Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helix Legal Academy?
The largest demographic group at Helix Legal Academy is African American at 98.4% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helix Legal Academy?
Helix Legal Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Helix Legal Academy rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Helix Legal Academy ranks #6 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 Helix Legal Academy, 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.