- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Park Forest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Park Forest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220054000409
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Forest Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Louisiana schools.
- #15 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Forest Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Forest Middle School ranks #15 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Park Forest Middle School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 220054000409 · Baton Rouge, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12.4:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Park Forest Middle School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Park Forest Middle School 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 445
Park Forest Middle School
445 students
What this shows Park Forest Middle School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Forest Middle School compares
Park Forest Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Park Forest Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Park Forest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Forest Middle School'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 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Forest Middle School
How many students attend Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Forest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Forest Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 21% 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 Park Forest Middle School?
74.4% of students at Park Forest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Forest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Park Forest Middle School is African American at 68.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Park Forest Middle School rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Forest Middle School ranks #15 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.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Park Forest Middle School, 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.