The Louisiana School for the Deaf is a state school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Louisiana, located in Baton Rouge, the state capital. It was established in 1852 as a joint school for blind students. In 1860, its first purpose-built facility was completed and admired as an elegant monument to philanthropy.
Louisiana School For The Deaf serves 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1852
Colors
Kelly Green & White
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisiana School For The Deaf is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bald Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Louisiana School For The Deaf?
88 students attend Louisiana School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Louisiana School For The Deaf students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana School For The Deaf?
Louisiana School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For The Deaf offer ?
Louisiana School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Louisiana School For The Deaf part of?
Louisiana School For The Deaf is part of Special School District.
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