- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy
Federal NCES profile for Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220054002069
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #7 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 220054002069 · Baton Rouge, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 14.4:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy 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 216
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy
216 students
What this shows Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy compares
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy is less mixed than 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 Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy 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 Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy'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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy
How many students attend Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy?
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy is 14.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy?
82.5% of students at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy?
The largest demographic group at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy is African American at 96.3% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy?
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy ranks #7 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 Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy, 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.