Enrollment
1,122
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idea Bridge compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 1,122 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Louisiana schools and 26% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,122 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1122 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,122 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Idea Bridge is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 20.6:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside Idea Bridge.
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 Idea Bridge compares
Idea Bridge on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,604
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Idea Bridge.
$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 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
- 1,593
- 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
- 1,016
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,122 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Idea Bridge a good school?
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. 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 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.
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