- Woodlawn Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 658 students
- Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 644 students
- McKinley Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 628 students
- Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts — Grades PK–5 · 594 students
- Shenandoah Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 584 students
- Broadmoor Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 579 students
- B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet — Grades PK–5 · 557 students
- Parkview Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 499 students
- Audubon Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 495 students
- Riveroaks Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 492 students
- Park Forest Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 474 students
- Wedgewood Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 456 students
- Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School — Grades PK–5 · 453 students
- Claiborne Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 436 students
- Wildwood Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 433 students
- The Dufrocq School — Grades PK–5 · 431 students
- LaBelle Aire Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 425 students
- BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City — Grades K–5 · 423 students
- Twin Oaks Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 417 students
- Glen Oaks Park Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 415 students
- Magnolia Woods Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 409 students
- Villa del Rey Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 387 students
- Brownfields Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 368 students
- LaSalle Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 338 students
- Capitol Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 321 students
- + 12 more elementary schools
- Southeast Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 826 students
- Woodlawn Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 807 students
- Sherwood Middle Academic Academy — Grades 6–8 · 759 students
- McKinley Middle Magnet School — Grades 6–8 · 633 students
- Glasgow Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 542 students
- Westdale Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 538 students
- Park Forest Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 445 students
- Capitol Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 413 students
- Community School For Apprenticeship Learning — Grades 6–8 · 290 students
- Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy — Grades 6–8 · 216 students
- Helix Legal Academy — Grades 6–8 · 127 students
- Eva Legard Learning Center — Grades 6–8 · 66 students
- Baton Rouge Magnet High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,593 students
- Woodlawn High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,331 students
- Liberty High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,218 students
- Tara High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,016 students
- Scotlandville Magnet High School — Grades 9–12 · 837 students
- Broadmoor Senior High School — Grades 9–12 · 791 students
- Belaire High School — Grades 9–12 · 694 students
- McKinley Senior High School — Grades 9–12 · 669 students
- Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy — Grades 9–12 · 504 students
- Capitol High School — Grades 9–12 · 205 students
- IDEA Bridge — Grades K–12 · 1,122 students
- BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus — Grades K–10 · 888 students
- South Baton Rouge Charter Academy — Grades PK–8 · 819 students
- IDEA Innovation — Grades K–12 · 797 students
- Inspire Charter Academy — Grades K–8 · 658 students
- Great Hearts Harveston — Grades K–8 · 579 students
- Glen Oaks Senior High School — Grades 6–12 · 575 students
- Jefferson Terrace Academy — Grades PK–8 · 571 students
- Istrouma High School — Grades 6–12 · 556 students
- Mayfair Laboratory School — Grades K–8 · 480 students
- Crestworth Elementary School — Grades PK–8 · 427 students
- Forest Heights Academy of Excellence — Grades PK–6 · 409 students
- Helix Aviation Academy — Grades K–9 · 383 students
- Park Elementary School — Grades PK–8 · 300 students
- Northeast High School — Grades 7–12 · 290 students
- Belfair Montessori School — Grades PK–8 · 274 students
- EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy — Grades PK–12 · 193 students
- Northeast Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 178 students
- EBR Virtual Academy — Grades PK–12 · 169 students
- Northdale Superintendent's Academy — Grades K–12 · 151 students
- J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy — Grades PK–7 · 121 students
- Arlington Preparatory Academy — Grades 6–12 · 94 students
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| Metric | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 85 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About East Baton Rouge Parish School District
Families searching for schools in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana (ZIP 70808) are zoned to East Baton Rouge Parish School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Louisiana districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 1 school, covering Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, East Baton Rouge Parish School District spends approximately $12,700 per student per year, placing it 10% above the Louisiana state average of approximately $11,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 1 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, East Baton Rouge Parish School District qualifies as a small, community-focused district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
With a rating of 6/10 (average), East Baton Rouge Parish School District ranks among Louisiana’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
East Baton Rouge Parish School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 70808
Children in zip code 70808 are assigned to East Baton Rouge Parish School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 70808, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact East Baton Rouge Parish School District at (225)922-5400 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Louisiana districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in East Baton Rouge Parish
For families considering a purchase in the East Baton Rouge Parish area, district assignment matters financially. Because East Baton Rouge Parish School District serves zip code 70808, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 70808 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Louisiana, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support East Baton Rouge Parish School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 70808.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with East Baton Rouge Parish School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 70808 data.