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IDEA Bridge

1500 North Airway Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815East Baton Rouge Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–10Charter
1,250
Students
Total enrolled
$17,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
23.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 53% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,250 students in grades KG–10 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,757 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

IDEA Bridge is a very large other in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving grades KG–10 with 1,250 students. The district invests $17,757 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at IDEA Bridge

1,250
Total Students
23.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–10) are served by this school
Gender Distribution625 male · 625 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 1,061 students
Student Composition
18%
78%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black78%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220054002453

Academic Outcomes at IDEA Bridge

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70815

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,757Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,757
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,813
Student Support$3,374
Administration$2,131
Operations$2,664
Other$1,776
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,757 spent per student, an estimated $7,866 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
54%
State government
24.4%
Local (property tax)
54.2%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,757/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra CampusSouth Baton Rouge Charter AcademyJefferson Terrace AcademyCedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Southeast Middle SchoolWoodlawn Middle SchoolSherwood Middle Academic AcademyWestdale Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Baton Rouge Magnet High SchoolWoodlawn High SchoolLiberty High SchoolMcKinley Senior High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 10
Location—
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictEast Baton Rouge Parish →
Phone: (225)778-9091
NCES ID: 220054002453
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Baton Rouge seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in East Baton Rouge Parish
High
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,582 students · 09–12
● 48 opp33% FRL
High
Woodlawn High School
1,527 students · 09–12
62% FRL
High
Liberty High School
1,208 students · 09–12
● 46 opp60% FRL
Other
IDEA Innovation
997 students · KG–10
61% FRL
Mid
Southeast Middle School
994 students · 06–08
77% FRL
High
McKinley Senior High School
920 students · 09–12
● 33 opp71% FRL
High
Broadmoor Senior High School
918 students · 09–12
● 41 opp66% FRL
High
Scotlandville Magnet High School
903 students · 09–12
● 30 opp86% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1500 North Airway Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.