- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baton Rouge, LA
Idea University Prep
Federal NCES profile for Idea University Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220054002505Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea University Prep earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea University Prep has class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea University Prep ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Idea University Prep held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 220054002505 · Baton Rouge, LA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
639 enr · 11.8:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Idea University Prep held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Idea University Prep 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
Idea University Prep
639 students
What this shows Idea University Prep reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea University Prep compares
Idea University Prep held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Idea University Prep 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea University Prep'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
Tanglewood Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mayfair Laboratory School
Standard public school
480 students 10.9:1 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea University Prep
How many students attend Idea University Prep?
Idea University Prep has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea University Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea University Prep is 11.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% 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 Idea University Prep?
85.9% of students at Idea University Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea University Prep?
Idea University Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 University Prep rank among elementary schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea University Prep ranks #11 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 Idea University Prep, 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.