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Southdowns School

2050 Hood Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Southdowns School serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southdowns School's student population of 68 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
68 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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The diversity score of Southdowns School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
63%
41%
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White
24%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southdowns School?
68 students attend Southdowns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Southdowns School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southdowns School?
Southdowns School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southdowns School offer ?
Southdowns School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Southdowns School part of?
Southdowns School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Southdowns School located?
Southdowns School is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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