Southdowns School serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Southdowns School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
63%
41%
White
24%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southdowns School?
68 students attend Southdowns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Southdowns School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southdowns School?
Southdowns School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southdowns School offer ?
Southdowns School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southdowns School part of?
Southdowns School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Southdowns School located?
Southdowns School is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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