- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
The Dufrocq School
Federal NCES profile for The Dufrocq School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000372
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Dufrocq School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #37 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Dufrocq School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Dufrocq School ranks #37 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
The Dufrocq School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 220054000372 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 14.9:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
The Dufrocq School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
The Dufrocq 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 431
The Dufrocq School
431 students
What this shows The Dufrocq School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Dufrocq School compares
The Dufrocq 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 7% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 86.3%
White 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, The Dufrocq School is less 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 The Dufrocq School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Dufrocq 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Dufrocq School
How many students attend The Dufrocq School?
The Dufrocq School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Dufrocq School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Dufrocq School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% 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 The Dufrocq School?
66.6% of students at The Dufrocq School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Dufrocq School?
The largest demographic group at The Dufrocq School is African American at 86.3% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Dufrocq School?
The Dufrocq School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 The Dufrocq School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, The Dufrocq School ranks #37 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 The Dufrocq 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.