Park Elementary School

Summary:

Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 336 students in grades PK-7. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Park Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 95.54% African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 58.01% to 98.68% African American. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to the nearby Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts, which ranks in the top 5% and has a 5-star rating. Park Elementary School's proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are also consistently lower than the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages.

Additionally, Park Elementary School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These challenges suggest that the school may need significant interventions or support to improve student outcomes and address the racial and socioeconomic disparities within the East Baton Rouge Parish school district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 2680 Bogan Walk
       Baton Rouge, LA  70802


(225) 344-2145

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
532nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,960 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Capitol Middle School
High:    Tara High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.5%
White:
2.7%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks worse than 78.8% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 30th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks worse than 64.4% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.5%), White (2.7%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 13th best among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary School is $16,960, which is the 13th highest among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary School 532nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary School 289th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 3.07 715th 725 1.4%
2008 2.65 734th 743 1.2%
2009 9.06 704th 738 4.6%
2010 16.58 659th 736 10.5%
2011 8.97 735th 766 4.0%
2012 16.97 689th 764 9.8%
2013 37.12 536th 772 30.6%
2014 28.37 607th 777 21.9%
2015 9.24 754th 792 4.8%
2016 4.75 720th 742 3.0%
2017 5.69 718th 739 2.8%
2018 2.01 722nd 728 0.8%
2019 15.64 656th 731 10.3%
2021 12.72 651st 729 10.7%
2022 31.19 520th 727 28.5%
2023 31.82 518th 730 29.0%
2024 25.14 532nd 675 21.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.10 673rd 682 1.3%
2019 19.47 616th 697 11.6%
2021 16.87 620th 719 13.8%
2022 30.54 534th 724 26.2%
2023 37.08 474th 723 34.4%
2024 30.80 507th 674 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.81 591st 684 13.6%
2021 14.42 632nd 705 10.4%
2022 35.31 486th 701 30.7%
2023 32.77 502nd 705 28.8%
2024 29.36 481st 635 24.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.97 628th 696 9.8%
2021 11.73 642nd 704 8.8%
2022 26.21 542nd 712 23.9%
2023 44.05 415th 713 41.8%
2024 26.31 514th 651 21.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.44 530th 547 3.1%
2019 25.95 462nd 559 17.4%
2021 23.37 462nd 564 18.1%
2022 43.76 310th 562 44.8%
2023 43.92 315th 570 44.7%
2024 36.33 330th 509 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.81 289th 449 35.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.45 245th 444 44.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.66 277th 415 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.01 141st 426 66.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.33 149th 333 55.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 538 538
1990 49 486 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 53 479 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1992 49 512 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 34 566 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1994 20 606 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 0 556 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 0 556 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 4 546 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 5 530 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 3 534 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 2 508 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 4 501 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 0 448 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 0 448 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 0 414 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 5 495 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 2 524 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 2 436 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 2 421 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 2 441 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 5 392 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2011 4 393 0 0 0 0 0 0 397
2012 2 397 0 2 0 0 0 0 401
2013 1 416 0 1 0 0 0 0 418
2014 0 368 2 1 1 1 0 0 373
2015 0 381 1 3 1 0 0 0 386
2016 0 321 0 2 0 0 0 0 323
2017 0 278 0 3 0 0 0 0 281
2018 3 277 0 4 0 0 2 0 286
2019 2 246 0 3 0 0 2 0 253
2020 5 280 0 3 0 0 2 0 290
2021 3 269 0 1 0 1 1 0 275
2022 5 266 0 2 0 0 1 0 274
2023 9 321 0 2 2 0 2 0 336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 538 28.0 19.2 85.1
1990 535 39.0 13.7 88.8
1991 532 40.0 13.3 91.7
1992 561 40.0 14.0 92.7
1993 600 37.0 16.2 93.5
1994 626 42.0 14.9 87.9
1995 556 40.0 13.9 91.2
1996 556 40.0 13.9 91.2
1997 552 34.0 16.2 83.7
1998 536 35.0 15.3 90.7
1999 537 31.0 17.3 76.2
2000 512 31.0 16.5 94.5
2001 507 33.0 15.4 97.6
2002 449 23.0 19.5 98.7
2003 449 23.0 19.5 98.7
2004 414 25.0 16.6 98.6
2005 500 30.0 16.7 94.6
2006 527 31.0 17.0 93
2007 438 31.0 14.1 97.9
2008 423 26.0 16.3 98.1
2009 443 28.0 15.8 96.6
2010 397 27.0 14.7 99
2011 397 31.2 12.7 99.2
2012 401 30.3 13.2 99
2013 418 28.0 14.9 98.1
2014 373 28.0 13.3 98.4
2015 386 25.0 15.4 86.8
2016 323 n/a n/a 84.2
2017 281 35.4 7.9 96.4
2018 286 16.0 17.8 94.8
2019 253 17.0 14.8 88.5
2020 290 18.0 16.1 91.7
2021 275 18.0 15.2 82.5
2022 274 17.0 16.1 75.5
2023 336 20.4 16.4 95.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 538 28.0 19.2 85.1
1990 535 39.0 13.7 88.8
1991 532 40.0 13.3 91.7
1992 561 40.0 14.0 92.7
1993 600 37.0 16.2 93.5
1994 626 42.0 14.9 87.9
1995 556 40.0 13.9 91.2
1996 556 40.0 13.9 91.2
1997 552 34.0 16.2 83.7
1998 536 35.0 15.3 90.7
1999 537 31.0 17.3 76.2
2000 512 31.0 16.5 94.5
2001 507 33.0 15.4 97.6
2002 449 23.0 19.5 98.7
2003 449 23.0 19.5 98.7
2004 414 25.0 16.6 98.6
2005 500 30.0 16.7 94.6
2006 527 31.0 17.0 93
2007 438 31.0 14.1 97.9
2008 423 26.0 16.3 98.1
2009 443 28.0 15.8 96.6
2010 397 27.0 14.7 99
2011 397 31.2 12.7 99.2
2012 401 30.3 13.2 99
2013 418 28.0 14.9 98.1
2014 373 28.0 13.3 98.4
2015 386 25.0 15.4 86.8
2016 323 n/a n/a 84.2
2017 281 35.4 7.9 96.4
2018 286 16.0 17.8 94.8
2019 253 17.0 14.8 88.5
2020 290 18.0 16.1 91.7
2021 275 18.0 15.2 82.5
2022 274 17.0 16.1 75.5
2023 336 20.4 16.4 95.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,579
2018 $14,170
2019 $16,611
2020 $14,957
2021 $15,499
2022 $16,960

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 656th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 518th of 730 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)3165
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)6553
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)6649
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6655
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Park Elementary School)2719
 8%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)3941
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)5164
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Park Elementary School)3423
 11%
   4th Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4844
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)4127
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5652
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)4660
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6765
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Park Elementary School)2523
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)5141
 10%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253336
 32.8%
African American246321
 30.5%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White29
 350%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%95.2%
 6.7%


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Students at Park Elementary School are 96% African American, 3% White.

Students who attend Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Capitol Middle School
High : Tara High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Park Elementary School.

Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Louisiana elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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