- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Woodlawn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220054001692
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Middle School ranks #4 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054001692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Woodlawn Middle School shrank from 887 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 220054001692 · Baton Rouge, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 19.2:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Woodlawn Middle School shrank from 887 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn Middle 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
Woodlawn Middle School
807 students
What this shows Woodlawn Middle School reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn Middle School compares
Woodlawn Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$15,471
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 238 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
White 15.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Woodlawn Middle 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 Woodlawn Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn Middle 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 middle schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Southeast Middle School
Standard public school
826 students 15:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Standard public school
759 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
633 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Glasgow Middle School
Standard public school
542 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Westdale Middle School
Standard public school
538 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Park Forest Middle School
Standard public school
445 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Middle School
How many students attend Woodlawn Middle School?
Woodlawn Middle School has 807 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn Middle School?
63.0% of students at Woodlawn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Middle School is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Middle School?
Woodlawn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Woodlawn Middle School rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Middle School ranks #4 of 15 middle 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 middle schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Woodlawn Middle 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.