Excellent
#2 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
Tanglewood Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Community School District · Baton Rouge, LA
A Central Community School District elementary school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9352 Rustling Oaks, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
- Math 90% proficient (2011)
- Reading 95% proficient (2011)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tanglewood Elementary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tanglewood 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$77,262
Median home value
$255,800
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Forest Heights Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Glen Oaks Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Community School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tanglewood Elementary School is listed in Central Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tanglewood Elementary School
Tanglewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of Central Community School District, serving approximately 678 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tanglewood Elementary School
What grades does Tanglewood Elementary School serve?
Tanglewood Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tanglewood Elementary School rank in LA?
Tanglewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Tanglewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Tanglewood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tanglewood Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Tanglewood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tanglewood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tanglewood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tanglewood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tanglewood Elementary School?
59.1% of students at Tanglewood 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (225) 261-3454
- Area population (ZIP 70818)
- 10,403
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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.
- 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 70818; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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