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Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School
Elementary School · Dalton Charter School · Baton Rouge, LA
A charter elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5959 Cadillac Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Math 18% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,894
Median home value
$232,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfair Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Winbourne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Capitol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Csal ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 282 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dalton Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School is listed in Dalton Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School
Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of Dalton Charter School, serving approximately 164 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,208 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School
What grades does Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School serve?
Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School?
Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School rank in LA?
Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School ranks #1,208 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School a charter school?
Yes, Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School a Title I school?
No, Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School?
87.8% of students at Dalton Elementary School a Redesign School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.0%
- Phone
- (225) 357-0244
- Area population (ZIP 70816)
- 45,207
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70816; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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