At a glance
Reported students
644
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
454.5
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School: 644 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 597
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Baton Rouge. It is one of 74 current school records connected to East Baton Rouge Parish. NCES reports 644 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above 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 (53.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.6%). English learners represent 25.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.67 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 38
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 38
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.2%
- Hispanic37.6%
- Black53.6%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodlawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Inspire Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
658 reported students
McKinley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
628 reported students
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Shenandoah Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
584 reported students
Broadmoor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
Public schools near Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 579 | 1.4 mi |
| Audubon Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 495 | 1.4 mi |
| Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge Elementary · Charter · Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge | 01–08 | 351 | 1.6 mi |
| Jefferson Terrace Academy Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–08 | 571 | 2 mi |
| LaSalle Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 338 | 2.2 mi |
| Parkview Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 499 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School
What grades does Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School serve?
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Baton Rouge Parish.
How many students attend Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School?
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School reported 644 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 597 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 644 students and 36.67 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 Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Baton Rouge Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.5% 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 Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School in?
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish, based in Baton Rouge, LA, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Broadmoor Elementary School (1.4 mi), Audubon Elementary School (1.4 mi), Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.