IDEA University Prep

Summary:

IDEA University Prep is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a student population of 639. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Academically, IDEA University Prep struggles compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates on the LEAP assessments were significantly lower than the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, only 22% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to 54% in the district and 62% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Louisiana elementary schools, with a ranking of 664 out of 675 schools in 2023-2024 and 711 out of 730 schools in 2022-2023.

When comparing IDEA University Prep to other nearby schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish district, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Inspire Charter Academy, located just 1.6 miles away, outperformed IDEA University Prep by a significant margin, with proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts that were 30-40 percentage points higher. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds at IDEA University Prep (88.73%) is likely a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles, but the recent reduction in student-teacher ratio may indicate a focus on improving instructional practices and providing more individualized support for students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

7701 Plank Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 364-9805

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
664^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,367

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 639

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.1%

Hispanic:

4.4%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details IDEA University Prep ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 44^th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.25. (See more...)

Compare Details IDEA University Prep ranks worse than 95.3% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.1%), Hispanic (4.4%), White (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at IDEA University Prep is 11.7, which is the 4^th best among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare IDEA University Prep employs 54.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at IDEA University Prep is $22,367, which is the 3^rd highest among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

IDEA University Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks IDEA University Prep 664^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See IDEA University Prep in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks IDEA University Prep 428^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See IDEA University Prep in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

East Baton Rouge Parish:

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

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Rank History for IDEA University Prep

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Rank History for all elementary school students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.77	711^th	730	2.6%
2024	4.25	664^th	675	1.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.26	703^rd	723	2.8%
2024	6.02	658^th	674	2.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.00	674^th	705	4.4%
2024	9.38	608^th	635	4.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.73	697^th	713	2.2%
2024	2.52	646^th	651	0.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.14	543^rd	570	4.7%
2024	8.77	493^rd	509	3.1%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for IDEA University Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.61	453^rd	465	2.6%
2024	6.51	428^th	449	4.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.00	446^th	459	2.8%
2024	10.40	414^th	444	6.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.50	434^th	444	2.3%
2024	12.57	379^th	415	8.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.27	420^th	443	5.2%
2024	6.49	409^th	426	4.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at IDEA University Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.40	330^th	360	8.3%
2024	15.76	303^rd	333	9.0%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for IDEA University Prep

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	1	487	0	10	0	0	4	0	502
2023	8	595	0	28	1	1	6	0	639

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

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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 IDEA University Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	502	22.0	22.8	68.9
2023	639	54.2	11.7	88.7

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 IDEA University Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	502	22.0	22.8	68.9
2023	639	54.2	11.7	88.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for IDEA University Prep

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$22,367

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
IDEA University Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	7701 Plank Rd	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 364-9805	639	54	11.7	88.7%	8 (1.3%)	595 (93.1%)	28 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	4.2	664^th of 675 public elementary schools	1.6%		5.8	711^th of 730 public elementary schools	2.6%	47	22.0	6.0		15.0	18.0	21.0		36.0	33.0	31.0	45.0	48.0	40.0	40.0	$22,367
J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	8600 Elm Grove Garden Drive	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(225) 248-6825	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	18.1	580^th of 675 public elementary schools	14.1%					(n/a)	46.0	17.0	16.0				25.0	66.0	28.0	53.0				48.0
Claiborne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4707 Denham Street	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 357-9712	590	25	23.3	91.2%	6 (1.0%)	531 (90.0%)	50 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3.1	667^th of 675 public elementary schools	1.2%		2.6	727^th of 730 public elementary schools	0.4%	60	7.0	12.0	13.0				9.0	22.0	20.0	47.0				31.0	$14,618
Inspire Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5454 North Foster Drive	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 356-3936	566	8	70.5	93.1%	6 (1.1%)	541 (95.6%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	41.7	417^th of 675 public elementary schools	38.2%		44.5	430^th of 730 public elementary schools	41.1%	13	42.0	58.0		58.0	50.0	32.0	52.0	63.0	55.0	72.0	60.0	69.0	63.0	63.0	$18,625
Ryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-2407	226	13	16.8	95.6%	1 (0.4%)	224 (99.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.3	467^th of 675 public elementary schools	30.8%		27.6	548^th of 730 public elementary schools	24.9%	81	47.0	33.0	67.0				48.0	54.0	52.0	67.0				57.0	$15,616
Sharon Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6450 Guynell Drive	Baton Rouge	70811	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 355-6522	252	13	19.9	96.4%	1 (0.4%)	231 (91.7%)	17 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	6.4	654^th of 675 public elementary schools	3.1%		9.4	691^st of 730 public elementary schools	5.3%	37	38.0	32.0	9.0				27.0	41.0	31.0	31.0				35.0	$17,814
Merrydale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Rio Street	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 355-0346	274	15	18.1	95.3%	0 (0.0%)	260 (94.9%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	18.6	574^th of 675 public elementary schools	15.0%		7	706^th of 730 public elementary schools	3.3%	132	43.0	19.0	39.0				31.0	32.0	35.0	70.0				42.0	$17,543
Prescott K-8 Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4055 Prescott Rd	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	Prescott K-8 Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(225) 372-2037	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	12.4	618^th of 675 public elementary schools	8.4%					(n/a)			43.0		28.0	36.0	29.0	26.0	24.0	46.0	52.0	67.0	57.0	47.0
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7447 Sumrall Drive	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 355-5681	398	32	12.4	69.3%	6 (1.5%)	389 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	95.6	13^th of 675 public elementary schools	98.1%		92.9	33^rd of 730 public elementary schools	95.5%	20	99.0	87.0					93.0	99.0		100.0				99.0	$14,360
Progress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Progress Road	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-4986	330	20	16.1	92.7%	1 (0.3%)	325 (98.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.2	436^th of 675 public elementary schools	35.4%		63.5	287^th of 730 public elementary schools	60.7%	149	42.0	40.0	57.0				44.0	60.0	60.0	74.0				64.0	$17,770

Frequently Asked Questions about IDEA University Prep

Is IDEA University Prep a good school?

IDEA University Prep ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Louisiana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of IDEA University Prep?

Students at IDEA University Prep are 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% White.

How many students attend IDEA University Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended IDEA University Prep.

What district is IDEA University Prep in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

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