Enrollment
119
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baker, LA
White Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054001703
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Hills Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
White Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Hills Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Baker, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054001703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Hills Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Hills Elementary School
White Hills Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Baker, Louisiana, enrolling 119 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.4% of students qualify for free meals, 40% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Louisiana schools, with 119 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Baker's public schools, it stands alongside Impact Charter School (429 students): White Hills Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 16.5:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside White Hills 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 White Hills Elementary School compares
White Hills 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
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 119 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
- 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes White Hills 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 White Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Hills 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 Baker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~119 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Hills Elementary School
How many students attend White Hills Elementary School?
White Hills Elementary School has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baker, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Hills Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Hills Elementary School?
87.4% of students at White Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Hills Elementary School?
White Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 White Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, White Hills Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Baker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baker on the city page.
Is White Hills Elementary School a good school?
White Hills Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 White Hills 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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