- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baton Rouge, LA
Tanglewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tanglewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220012500433
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanglewood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tanglewood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: Central Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220012500433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Tanglewood Elementary School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 220012500433 · Baton Rouge, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 13.8:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,529 students)
Tanglewood Elementary School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Tanglewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,529 students
- Central Interm
Central Intermediate School
1,039 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,012 students
- This school
Tanglewood Elementary School
622 students
- Bellingrath Hi 378
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Tanglewood Elementary School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanglewood Elementary School compares
Tanglewood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Tanglewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Community School District reports $12,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tanglewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellingrath Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanglewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Standard public school
888 students
Geo Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Geo Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge
Standard public school
686 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Inspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
658 students 82.3:1 students per teacher
Idea University Prep
Standard public school
639 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Mayfair Laboratory School
Standard public school
480 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanglewood Elementary School
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 12% 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 Tanglewood Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Tanglewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanglewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tanglewood Elementary School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Tanglewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Community School District?
Besides Tanglewood Elementary School, Central Community School District also operates Central High School (1,529 students), Central Intermediate School (1,039 students), and Central Middle School (1,012 students). See the Central Community School District district page for the complete list.