Enrollment
68
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Southdowns School
Federal NCES profile for Southdowns School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054001920
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southdowns School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #28 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southdowns School has class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southdowns School ranks #28 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054001920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southdowns School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southdowns School
Southdowns School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Louisiana schools and 35% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.7% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Louisiana schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 68 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Southdowns School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 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 Southdowns 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 Southdowns School compares
Southdowns 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 68 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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Southdowns 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 Southdowns 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southdowns 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 (~68 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southdowns School
How many students attend Southdowns School?
Southdowns School has 68 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southdowns School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southdowns School is 22.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southdowns School?
64.7% of students at Southdowns School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southdowns School?
Southdowns School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southdowns School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Southdowns School ranks #28 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 Southdowns School a good school?
Southdowns School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana. 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 Southdowns 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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