- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
68 on latest CCD 220054001920 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 22.7:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Resource Investment Index #28 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Southdowns 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 68
Southdowns School
68 students
What this shows Southdowns School reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southdowns School compares
Southdowns School vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$15,471
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 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.
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 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
- 1,331
- 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 (~68 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.