- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baker, LA
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220004000410
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Baker, LA.
School address
District: City of Baker School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220004000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 220004000410 · Baker, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 11.8:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Heights Elementary School (381 students)
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Heights
Baker Heights Elementary School
381 students
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
370 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
155 students
- This school 94
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
94 students
What this shows Park Ridge Academic Magnet School reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Ridge Academic Magnet School compares
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,684
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 94 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
White 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for City of Baker School District reports $15,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Ridge Academic Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Ridge Academic Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Baker
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
How many students attend Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School has 94 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is 11.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% 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 Ridge Academic Magnet School?
55.6% of students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is African American at 90.4% of enrollment, in Baker, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Ridge Academic Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Baker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baker on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Baker School District?
Besides Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, City of Baker School District also operates Baker Heights Elementary School (381 students), Baker High School (370 students), and Baker Middle School (155 students). See the City of Baker School District district page for the complete list.