Enrollment
57
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220001800193
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #11 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired ranks #11 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
NCES ID 220001800193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 57 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 35% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Louisiana schools, with 57 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 29 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 20.6:1).
Its district, La Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired, also runs Louisiana School for the Deaf (89 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 Visually Impaired compares
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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 29 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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 Visually Impaired Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana School for the Deaf | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~57 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
How many students attend Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired?
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired has 57 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired is 19:1, which is 13% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired?
84.2% of students at Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired?
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Visually Impaired rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired ranks #11 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 Visually Impaired a good school?
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Visually Impaired, La Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired also operates Louisiana School for the Deaf (89 students). See the La Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired district page for the complete list.
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