East Baton Rouge Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 84 public schools serving 42,717 students in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in East Baton Rouge Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 67% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.65
# American Indian Students
87 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,566 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6,438 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
29,112 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
68%
41%
# White Students
4,797 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
11%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
645 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,775
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
3,347
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,513
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,552
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,279
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,222
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,144
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,034
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,998
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,055
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,488
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,152
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,625
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,533
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,370 is higher than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,170 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to East Baton Rouge Parish School District?
East Baton Rouge Parish School District manages 84 public schools serving 42,717 students.
What is the rank of East Baton Rouge Parish School District?
East Baton Rouge Parish School District is ranked #74 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Baton Rouge Parish School District?
68% of East Baton Rouge Parish School District students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Baton Rouge Parish School District?
East Baton Rouge Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is East Baton Rouge Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,170 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 84 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 42,717 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
