- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Sharon Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000425
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon Hills Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #18 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Hills Elementary School ranks #18 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sharon Hills Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220054000425 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 17.8:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Sharon Hills Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sharon Hills Elementary 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 213
Sharon Hills Elementary School
213 students
What this shows Sharon Hills Elementary School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon Hills Elementary School compares
Sharon Hills Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
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 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Sharon Hills Elementary School 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 Sharon Hills Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon Hills Elementary 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 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
Nationwide other 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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Sharon Hills Elementary School?
Sharon Hills Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Hills Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon Hills Elementary School?
92.1% of students at Sharon Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharon Hills Elementary School is African American at 94.4% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Hills Elementary School?
Sharon Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sharon Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Hills Elementary School ranks #18 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.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Sharon Hills 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.