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Wedgewood Elementary School

Summary:

Wedgewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 482. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wedgewood Elementary faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its low statewide ranking of 415 out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, lags behind the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (51%) and English Language Arts (65%) were lower than the district (48% and 63%, respectively) and state (59% and 69%, respectively) averages. Additionally, Wedgewood Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top 40% of Louisiana elementary schools for English Language Learners but in the bottom half for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

Comparing Wedgewood Elementary to nearby schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish district, such as Shenandoah Elementary and Parkview Elementary, reveals that these schools have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Furthermore, the nearby GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge, a public charter school, outperforms Wedgewood Elementary across multiple academic measures, including higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts. These disparities highlight the significant challenges Wedgewood Elementary faces in improving student outcomes, particularly for its African American, Hispanic, and low-income students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2330 Aspenwood Ave
       Baton Rouge, LA  70816

(225) 753-7301

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,954 Help


Students who attend Wedgewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southeast Middle School
High:    Tara High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.3%
Hispanic:
24.1%
White:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.7% Help


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Compare Details Wedgewood Elementary School ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 17th 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 42.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.3%), Hispanic (24.1%), White (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wedgewood Elementary School is 18.5, which is the 23rd 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 Wedgewood Elementary School is $14,954. 27 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wedgewood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wedgewood Elementary School 415th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 48.12 411th 725 43.3%
2008 33.67 524th 743 29.5%
2009 39.96 490th 738 33.6%
2010 39.26 493rd 736 33.0%
2011 37.13 529th 766 30.9%
2012 44.31 466th 764 39.0%
2013 40.69 499th 772 35.4%
2014 31.77 578th 777 25.6%
2015 42.13 499th 792 37.0%
2016 29.45 571st 742 23.0%
2017 23.64 608th 739 17.7%
2018 27.87 526th 728 27.7%
2019 20.35 619th 731 15.3%
2021 18.45 599th 729 17.8%
2022 28.03 543rd 727 25.3%
2023 29.67 535th 730 26.7%
2024 42.16 415th 675 38.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.06 42nd 75 44.0%
2022 39.00 59th 90 34.4%
2024 62.94 22nd 86 74.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.57 217th 333 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 475th 682 30.4%
2019 22.55 598th 697 14.2%
2021 15.68 632nd 719 12.1%
2022 26.91 558th 724 22.9%
2023 32.21 514th 723 28.9%
2024 47.24 383rd 674 43.2%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.80 563rd 684 17.7%
2021 28.01 516th 705 26.8%
2022 15.78 615th 701 12.3%
2023 28.65 532nd 705 24.5%
2024 36.30 436th 635 31.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.74 615th 696 11.6%
2021 16.80 604th 704 14.2%
2022 28.36 523rd 712 26.5%
2023 28.13 529th 713 25.8%
2024 50.37 346th 651 46.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 344th 547 37.1%
2019 33.78 413th 559 26.1%
2021 38.55 343rd 564 39.2%
2022 33.58 404th 562 28.1%
2023 37.13 376th 570 34.0%
2024 59.57 187th 509 63.3%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wedgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.62 168th 168 0.0%
2021 10.58 197th 202 2.5%
2022 9.42 219th 220 0.5%
2023 44.04 141st 233 39.5%
2024 38.72 119th 189 37.0%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 5, 2011

Open Quote This is one of the out of ordinary schools. Staffs assumed what they known and stood their ground. They were shock when we proved that their point wrong. They are like a frog in the bottom of a well. They are old school. They should have kept their minds open to the 21st century.

Let say they thought that 2 + 5 = 7. This doesn't mean that 7 = 2 + 5. Wouldn't you parent agree? Seven can equals 1 + 6 (7 = 1 + 6) or (10 - 3)

They could have done it better, but the matter is that whether they are willing to make a change or not. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 6, 2011

Open Quote as of now my daughter goes to this school she says it sucks my son says it sucks and even the teachers said they have better things to do than to teach at this crappy school with an abundance of bad children.My daughter deserves better than the poor education that she is receiving, especially because of her teacher's careless and free for all attitude. We are fed up with the way this school works ,and how the teachers attitude affects my children's educational value ,and they don't use the statistics of life only for educational purposes. I for one think Wedgewood elementary is a horrible school compared to the rest of the E.B.R schools systems ,and my daughter and son agree.the sooner they can get out the better, my children are currently enrolled in mckinley middle magnet school. i am so proud of their endurance and precision. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wedgewood 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 600 600
1990 520 139 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1991 521 134 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1992 517 190 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1993 515 191 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 503 207 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1995 430 223 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1996 430 223 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1997 481 118 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1998 478 133 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1999 537 169 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2000 513 180 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2001 453 202 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2002 295 269 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 295 269 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 262 357 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 217 355 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2006 180 427 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 142 450 17 15 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2008 138 522 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2009 125 552 14 11 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2010 89 526 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2011 106 583 17 0 3 0 0 0 709
2012 70 553 14 39 2 0 15 0 693
2013 65 566 20 37 2 1 9 0 700
2014 42 583 18 35 2 0 4 0 684
2015 41 555 17 32 1 1 2 0 649
2016 47 505 15 36 2 1 8 0 614
2017 49 423 16 37 1 0 4 0 530
2018 51 454 19 46 3 1 2 0 576
2019 42 374 20 60 8 2 4 0 510
2020 36 351 18 63 7 1 6 0 482
2021 29 324 24 77 3 0 9 0 466
2022 25 315 12 101 1 0 13 0 467
2023 33 310 12 116 2 0 9 0 482

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 Wedgewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 600 32.0 18.7 28.5
1990 671 39.0 17.2 21.9
1991 667 41.0 16.2 16.8
1992 719 45.0 15.9 20.9
1993 721 44.0 16.4 22.3
1994 723 44.0 16.4 22.3
1995 667 40.0 16.7 25.8
1996 667 40.0 16.7 25.8
1997 607 31.0 19.6 17.3
1998 620 30.0 20.7 19
1999 719 37.0 19.4 30.7
2000 708 41.0 17.3 35
2001 669 40.0 16.7 37.5
2002 575 35.0 16.4 51.1
2003 575 35.0 16.4 51.1
2004 646 35.0 18.5 63.5
2005 595 36.2 16.4 64.4
2006 635 40.3 15.8 72
2007 624 39.6 15.8 79.3
2008 687 41.5 16.6 80.6
2009 704 47.0 15.0 85.5
2010 648 50.0 12.9 87
2011 709 53.1 13.3 89.4
2012 693 49.2 14.0 90.2
2013 700 49.1 14.2 91.1
2014 684 44.0 15.5 91.1
2015 649 44.0 14.7 70.3
2016 614 n/a n/a 63.7
2017 530 55.4 9.5 87.4
2018 576 31.6 18.2 80.7
2019 510 31.0 16.4 62.9
2020 482 22.0 21.9 76.8
2021 466 24.0 19.4 53
2022 467 26.0 17.9 58
2023 482 25.9 18.5 79.7

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 Wedgewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 600 32.0 18.7 28.5
1990 671 39.0 17.2 21.9
1991 667 41.0 16.2 16.8
1992 719 45.0 15.9 20.9
1993 721 44.0 16.4 22.3
1994 723 44.0 16.4 22.3
1995 667 40.0 16.7 25.8
1996 667 40.0 16.7 25.8
1997 607 31.0 19.6 17.3
1998 620 30.0 20.7 19
1999 719 37.0 19.4 30.7
2000 708 41.0 17.3 35
2001 669 40.0 16.7 37.5
2002 575 35.0 16.4 51.1
2003 575 35.0 16.4 51.1
2004 646 35.0 18.5 63.5
2005 595 36.2 16.4 64.4
2006 635 40.3 15.8 72
2007 624 39.6 15.8 79.3
2008 687 41.5 16.6 80.6
2009 704 47.0 15.0 85.5
2010 648 50.0 12.9 87
2011 709 53.1 13.3 89.4
2012 693 49.2 14.0 90.2
2013 700 49.1 14.2 91.1
2014 684 44.0 15.5 91.1
2015 649 44.0 14.7 70.3
2016 614 n/a n/a 63.7
2017 530 55.4 9.5 87.4
2018 576 31.6 18.2 80.7
2019 510 31.0 16.4 62.9
2020 482 22.0 21.9 76.8
2021 466 24.0 19.4 53
2022 467 26.0 17.9 58
2023 482 25.9 18.5 79.7

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 Wedgewood Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,397
2018 $11,991
2019 $13,372
2020 $12,966
2021 $13,880
2022 $14,954

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wedgewood 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 619th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 535th of 730 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wedgewood Elementary School)2059
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)6553
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wedgewood Elementary School)4345
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6655
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Wedgewood Elementary School)2134
 13%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wedgewood Elementary School)4665
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wedgewood Elementary School)7172
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wedgewood Elementary School)4137
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4844
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wedgewood Elementary School)3026
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5652
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wedgewood Elementary School)6247
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6765
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wedgewood Elementary School)3816
 22%
   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 Students510482
 5.5%
African American374310
 17.1%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian2012
 40%
Hispanic60116
 93.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White4233
 21.4%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%79.7%
 16.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wedgewood Elementary School

Wedgewood Elementary School ranks 415th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Wedgewood Elementary School are 64% African American, 24% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Wedgewood Elementary School.

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

Middle : Southeast Middle School
High : Tara High School


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