- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
89 on latest CCD 220001801789 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 29.7:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (57 students)
Resource Investment Index #36 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
How Louisiana School for the Deaf compares
Louisiana School for the Deaf vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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.
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
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
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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
Nationwide other 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 (~89 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.