Enrollment
89
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220001801789
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisiana School for the Deaf earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #36 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisiana School for the Deaf has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana School for the Deaf ranks #36 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
NCES ID 220001801789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisiana School for the Deaf compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisiana School for the Deaf
Louisiana School for the Deaf is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 89 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Louisiana schools and 77% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.8% of students qualify for free meals, 42% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Louisiana schools, with 89 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 45 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Louisiana School for the Deaf is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.7:1 vs 20.6:1).
Its district, La Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired, also runs Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (57 students).
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 Louisiana School for the Deaf compares
Louisiana School for the Deaf on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.7:1 | ▲ 77% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.8%
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
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 98% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.8%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
How Louisiana School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisiana School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 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
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 (~89 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana School for the Deaf
How many students attend Louisiana School for the Deaf?
Louisiana School for the Deaf has 89 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for the Deaf is 29.7:1, which is 77% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisiana School for the Deaf?
88.8% of students at Louisiana School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana School for the Deaf?
Louisiana School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Louisiana School for the Deaf rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana School for the Deaf ranks #36 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 Louisiana School for the Deaf a good school?
Louisiana School for the Deaf earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 La Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired?
Besides Louisiana School for the Deaf, La Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired also operates Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (57 students). See the La Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired district page for the complete list.
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