Southdowns School serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southdowns School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Southdowns School's student population of 51 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southdowns School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
55%
42%
White
23%
43%
Hawaiian
2%
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
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southdowns School?
51 students attend Southdowns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Southdowns School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southdowns School?
Southdowns School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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.
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