Enrollment
216
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy is a high-poverty, small middle school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 216 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's middle schools, it stands alongside Southeast Middle School (826 students): Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 15:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy.
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 Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy compares
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,604
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy.
$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 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
- 1,593
- 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 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
Similar middle 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 (~216 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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