Enrollment
622
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tanglewood Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tanglewood Elementary School
Tanglewood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 622 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Community School District spends $11,628 per pupil, 29% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Baton Rouge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus (888 students): Tanglewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Central Community School District also operates Central High School (1,529 students) and Central Intermediate School (1,039 students) alongside Tanglewood Elementary 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 Tanglewood Elementary School compares
Tanglewood Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Community School District, which includes Tanglewood Elementary School.
$11,628
Per student
-29%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 48.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~622 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tanglewood Elementary School a good school?
Tanglewood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools. 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 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.
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