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#885 of 1,288 schools in LA
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5656 Lanier Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70812
- Math 31% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Oaks Park Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glen Oaks Park Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$41,402
Median home value
$124,300
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier Elementary School a Redesign SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Forest Heights Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Merrydale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 637 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #39 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
What grades does Glen Oaks Park Elementary School serve?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glen Oaks Park Elementary School?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Oaks Park Elementary School rank in LA?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School ranks #885 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Glen Oaks Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Glen Oaks Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glen Oaks Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Oaks Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Oaks Park Elementary School?
85.6% of students at Glen Oaks Park Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (225) 356-4521
- Area population (ZIP 70812)
- 11,124
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 70812; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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