Enrollment
48
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baton Rouge, LA
The Emerge School for Autism
Federal NCES profile for The Emerge School for Autism, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220054002454Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Emerge School for Autism earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Emerge School for Autism has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Emerge School for Autism ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+186% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Emerge School for Autism compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Emerge School for Autism
The Emerge School for Autism is a small charter elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48:1 is larger than about 99% of Louisiana schools and 186% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Louisiana schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus (888 students): The Emerge School for Autism is smaller than that campus by headcount.
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside The Emerge School for Autism.
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 The Emerge School for Autism compares
The Emerge School for Autism on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48:1 | ▲ 186% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 31% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
48:1
students per teacher
- 186% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$15,604
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, The Emerge School for Autism is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes The Emerge School for Autism.
$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 The Emerge School for Autism 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Emerge School for Autism'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 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
Tanglewood Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 13.8:1 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 (~48 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~48:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Emerge School for Autism
How many students attend The Emerge School for Autism?
The Emerge School for Autism has 48 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Emerge School for Autism?
The student-teacher ratio at The Emerge School for Autism is 48:1, which is 186% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Emerge School for Autism?
43.1% of students at The Emerge School for Autism are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Emerge School for Autism?
The largest demographic group at The Emerge School for Autism is African American at 43.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Emerge School for Autism?
The Emerge School for Autism has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Emerge School for Autism rank among elementary schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, The Emerge School for Autism ranks #7 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 The Emerge School for Autism a good school?
The Emerge School for Autism earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 The Emerge School for Autism, 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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