Enrollment
3,725
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220015702322 Charter school
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) — Baton Rouge, LA
Federal NCES profile for University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
181.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) reports 3,725 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 181.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the Louisiana average and 4% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 310 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) spends $10,009 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.5% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 14% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3,725 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,009
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 310 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.
Overview
Enrollment 3,725 Top 100% in Louisiana — larger than 0% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 181.0
Students per teacher 21.7:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.9% -14% vs state
NCES ID 220015702322
Student demographics
White 62.8%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 12.0
Students per counselor 310:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections), which includes University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections).
$10,009
Per student
-44%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 42.5%
Federal 12.0%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
How many students attend University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)?
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) has 3,725 students enrolled. It is a other school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)?
The student-teacher ratio at University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) is 21.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)?
53.9% of students at University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)?
The largest demographic group at University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) is White at 62.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)?
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.