District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
3.4:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$162,005
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$78,626
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Special School District
Special School District operates 8 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. NCES reports 283 students and 82.89 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 161 of 185 Louisiana districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $162,005 in current expenditure per pupil and $78,626 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 1 of 172 districts in Louisiana. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 87.2%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 82.89
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $30,295,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Special School District location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · 30.3932, -91.1880. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.7%
- Hispanic6%
- Black51.9%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Special School District
8 current directory entries
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Showing 8 of 8 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Correctional Center | High | 11–12 | 6 | 12:1 |
| Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center | Other | KG–12 | 37 | 5.3:1 |
| Eastern LA Mental System | High | 10–12 | 2 | 4:1 |
| Louisiana School for the Deaf | Other | PK–12 | 78 | 2.9:1 |
| Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired | Other | PK–12 | 56 | 2:1 |
| Pinecrest Supports & Services Center | Other | KG–12 | 92 | 9.2:1 |
| Renaissance Home for Youth | Other | KG–12 | 12 | 1.3:1 |
| Riverside Alternative High School | Other | KG–12 | 16 | — |