- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Wedgewood Elementary School grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 220054000440 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 18.2:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Wedgewood Elementary School grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Wedgewood Elementary 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 456
Wedgewood Elementary School
456 students
What this shows Wedgewood Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgewood Elementary School compares
Wedgewood Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,471
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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,331
- 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 (~456 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.