Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wedgewood 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wedgewood Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wedgewood Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wedgewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wedgewood Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Gray
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Wedgewood Elementary School is ranked #777 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Wedgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Wedgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Oaks Elementary School, Riveroaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Wedgewood Elementary School?
456 students attend Wedgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wedgewood Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wedgewood Elementary School?
Wedgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wedgewood Elementary School offer ?
Wedgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wedgewood Elementary School part of?
Wedgewood Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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