- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baton Rouge, LA
Inspire Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Inspire Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220054002316Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inspire Charter Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 82.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Inspire Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inspire Charter Academy ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Inspire Charter Academy grew from 566 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 220054002316 · Baton Rouge, LA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
658 enr · 82.3:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Inspire Charter Academy grew from 566 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Inspire Charter 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
Inspire Charter Academy
658 students
What this shows Inspire Charter Academy reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inspire Charter Academy compares
Inspire Charter 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 | 82.3:1 | ▲ 390% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
82.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
82.3:1
students per teacher
- 390% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Inspire Charter 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 Inspire Charter 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 Inspire Charter 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 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
Idea University Prep
Standard public school
639 students 11.8:1 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inspire Charter Academy
How many students attend Inspire Charter Academy?
Inspire Charter Academy has 658 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspire Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspire Charter Academy is 82.3:1, which is 390% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 424% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Inspire Charter Academy?
88.5% of students at Inspire Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inspire Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Inspire Charter Academy is African American at 94.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inspire Charter Academy?
Inspire Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inspire Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Inspire Charter Academy ranks #13 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 Inspire Charter 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.