Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
98%
42%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted62%
27.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Baton Rouge University Preparatory School Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School?
334 students attend Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School?
Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Baton Rouge University Preparatory Elementary School is part of Baton Rouge University Preparatory School Inc. School District.
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