Serving 1,179 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Idea Bridge 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 4% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Bridge's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Bridge ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Bridge is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1156 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
84%
42%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Bridge's ranking?
Idea Bridge is ranked #1156 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Idea Bridge?
1,179 students attend Idea Bridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Idea Bridge students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Bridge?
Idea Bridge has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idea Bridge offer ?
Idea Bridge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Idea Bridge part of?
Idea Bridge is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Bridge located?
Idea Bridge is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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