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 2024-25 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 43,253 students in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
91 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,607 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6,362 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
29,541 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
68%
42%
# White Students
4,959 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
12%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
82 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
611 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,796
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
3,617
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,777
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,464
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,410
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,300
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,172
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,094
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,120
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,160
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,463
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,083
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,351
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,446
47,484
# 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 $16,167 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,982 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to East Baton Rouge Parish School District?
East Baton Rouge Parish School District manages 83 public schools serving 43,253 students.
What is the rank of East Baton Rouge Parish School District?
East Baton Rouge Parish School District is ranked #73 out of 187 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, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is East Baton Rouge Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,982 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 83 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 43,253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
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
