Glen Oaks Park Elementary School

5656 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Oaks Park 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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Glen Oaks Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Glen Oaks Park Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Glen Oaks Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#781 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
32%
33%
42%
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glen Oaks Park Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is ranked #781 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Glen Oaks Park Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merrydale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Glen Oaks Park Elementary School?
404 students attend Glen Oaks Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Glen Oaks Park Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Oaks Park Elementary School?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glen Oaks Park Elementary School offer ?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Oaks Park Elementary School part of?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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