Enrollment
456
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Wedgewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wedgewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000440
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgewood Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #33 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgewood Elementary School ranks #33 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wedgewood Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wedgewood Elementary School
Wedgewood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Wedgewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 20.6:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood Elementary School compares
Wedgewood 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Wedgewood 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 East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Wedgewood Elementary School.
$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 Wedgewood Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgewood Elementary School'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 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
Similar other 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 (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wedgewood Elementary School
How many students attend Wedgewood Elementary School?
Wedgewood Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgewood Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wedgewood Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Wedgewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wedgewood Elementary School is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgewood Elementary School?
Wedgewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Wedgewood Elementary School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgewood Elementary School ranks #33 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.
Is Wedgewood Elementary School a good school?
Wedgewood Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Wedgewood Elementary 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.
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