Enrollment
499
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Parkview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000411
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #21 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #21 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkview Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkview Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Louisiana schools and 29% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.0% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 499 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 455 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #270.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Parkview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 20.6:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside Parkview Elementary School.
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 Parkview Elementary School compares
Parkview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
White 26.3%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Parkview Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Parkview Elementary School.
$15,604
Per student
-5%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parkview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 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 (~499 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary School
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkview Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Parkview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Elementary School is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Parkview Elementary School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #21 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 Parkview Elementary School a good school?
Parkview Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Parkview Elementary 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.
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