Enrollment
386
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220025800389Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- #14 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School ranks #14 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
NCES ID 220025800389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 386 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School is leaner than roughly 92% of Louisiana schools and 36% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 362 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #320, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 38.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 386 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's middle schools, it stands alongside Southeast Middle School (826 students): Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 15:1).
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School compares
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$17,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School, which includes Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School.
$17,683
Per student
+8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 25.1%
Federal 38.3%
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.
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
Similar middle 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 (~386 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School
How many students attend Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School?
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School has 386 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School is 10.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% 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 Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School?
78.0% of students at Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School?
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School ranks #14 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.
Is Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School a good school?
Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. 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 Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School?
None; Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School is its only campus.
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