- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Idea Bridge
Federal NCES profile for Idea Bridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054002453Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Bridge earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #58 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Bridge has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bridge ranks #58 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-131 students YoY
Idea Bridge shrank from 1,250 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-131 students YoY 220054002453 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · MID · CHARTER
1,122 enr · 21.2:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Idea Bridge shrank from 1,250 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Idea Bridge 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
- This school
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- Basis Baton Ro
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
888 students
What this shows Idea Bridge reports 1,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Bridge compares
Idea Bridge 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,122
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 1122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
White 3.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Idea Bridge is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Idea Bridge 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Bridge'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
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,239 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Bridge
How many students attend Idea Bridge?
Idea Bridge has 1,122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,250 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), down 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Bridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Bridge is 21.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Bridge?
80.1% of students at Idea Bridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Bridge?
The largest demographic group at Idea Bridge is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Bridge?
Idea Bridge has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Idea Bridge rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bridge ranks #58 of 59 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 schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Idea Bridge, 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.