- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Baton Rouge Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054002404Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools.
- #45 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy ranks #45 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 220054002404 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · MID · CHARTER
819 enr · 12.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Baton Rouge Charter 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
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
819 students
What this shows South Baton Rouge Charter Academy reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Baton Rouge Charter Academy compares
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
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 819 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 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 5.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is more 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 South Baton Rouge Charter 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Baton Rouge Charter 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 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
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 17.8:1 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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
How many students attend South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy has 819 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is 12.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% 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 South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
78.8% of students at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is African American at 64.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South Baton Rouge Charter Academy rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy ranks #45 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 South Baton Rouge Charter 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.