At a glance
Reported students
94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
232
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School: 94 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 126
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Baker. It is one of 2 current school records connected to City of Baker School District. NCES reports 94 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 1.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 1.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black90.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in City of Baker School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Advantage Charter Academy | KG–08 | 743 | 0.3 mi |
| GEO Prep Baker Elementary · Charter · GEO Prep Baker | KG–08 | 121 | 0.8 mi |
| Impact Charter School Elementary · Charter · Impact Charter School | PK–08 | 429 | 1.1 mi |
| Brownfields Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 368 | 2.3 mi |
| Sharon Hills Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 213 | 3.5 mi |
| Progress Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 300 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
What grades does Park Ridge Academic Magnet School serve?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in City of Baker School District.
How many students attend Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School reported 94 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 126 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 94 students and 9.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park Ridge Academic Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Park Ridge Academic Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Park Ridge Academic Magnet School in?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is part of City of Baker School District, based in Baker, LA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Advantage Charter Academy (0.3 mi), GEO Prep Baker (0.8 mi), Impact Charter School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.