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:
664th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,367 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.1%
Hispanic:
4.4%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Compare Details IDEA University Prep ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 44th 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 4.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details IDEA University Prep ranks worse than 95.3% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.1%), Hispanic (4.4%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at IDEA University Prep is 11.7, which is the 4th 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 IDEA University Prep is $22,367, which is the 3rd highest among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

IDEA University Prep:

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

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SchoolDigger ranks IDEA University Prep 428th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See IDEA University Prep 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 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 711th 730 2.6%
2024 4.25 664th 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 703rd 723 2.8%
2024 6.02 658th 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 674th 705 4.4%
2024 9.38 608th 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 697th 713 2.2%
2024 2.52 646th 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 543rd 570 4.7%
2024 8.77 493rd 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 453rd 465 2.6%
2024 6.51 428th 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 446th 459 2.8%
2024 10.40 414th 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 434th 444 2.3%
2024 12.57 379th 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 420th 443 5.2%
2024 6.49 409th 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 330th 360 8.3%
2024 15.76 303rd 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.

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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.

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 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for IDEA University Prep

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $22,367

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about IDEA University Prep

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

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

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


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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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