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#1284 of 1,288 schools in LA
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Idea University Prep
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish charter elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7701 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 109.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Idea University Prep score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idea University Prep 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$27,064
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Inspire Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Redemptorist St. Gerard ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 126 | 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.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #77 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
Idea University Prep is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea University Prep
Idea University Prep is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 658 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 109.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,284 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea University Prep
What grades does Idea University Prep serve?
Idea University Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Idea University Prep?
Idea University Prep has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea University Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea University Prep is 109.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea University Prep rank in LA?
Idea University Prep ranks #1,284 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Idea University Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea University Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Idea University Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea University Prep has 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Idea University Prep a charter school?
Yes, Idea University Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea University Prep a Title I school?
No, Idea University Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea University Prep?
89.2% of students at Idea University Prep 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 109.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (225) 364-9805
- Area population (ZIP 70807)
- 15,574
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 70807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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