At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
454.5
LaSalle Elementary School: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
9.6:1 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
- 424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about LaSalle Elementary School
LaSalle 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 338 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, 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 (56.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.8%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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 LaSalle Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.37 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
- English learners
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8%
- Hispanic30.8%
- Black56.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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.
Capitol Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
321 reported students
Greenbrier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Brownfields Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
300 reported students
Progress Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Villa del Rey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Public schools near LaSalle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Elementary · Charter · East Baton Rouge Parish | KG–05 | 423 | 1.3 mi |
| Broadmoor Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 579 | 1.5 mi |
| Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 453 | 1.9 mi |
| IDEA Bridge Elementary · Charter · East Baton Rouge Parish | KG–08 | 1,122 | 2 mi |
| Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 644 | 2.2 mi |
| GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge Elementary · Charter · GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge | KG–08 | 686 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about LaSalle Elementary School
What grades does LaSalle Elementary School serve?
LaSalle 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 LaSalle Elementary School?
LaSalle Elementary School reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 424 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at LaSalle Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 338 students and 35.37 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 LaSalle Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
LaSalle 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 LaSalle Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.2% 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 LaSalle Elementary School in?
LaSalle 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 LaSalle Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City (1.3 mi), Broadmoor Elementary School (1.5 mi), Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.