West Baton Rouge Parish

District Overview
Headquartered at 3761 Rosedale Road in Port Allen, Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish is an open, traditional public school district serving families across a vibrant suburban community. Situated in a large suburb within the greater Baton Rouge metropolitan area, the district manages 10 operational schools offering a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As a regular, non-charter public school system, West Baton Rouge Parish delivers structured primary and secondary pathways designed to foster early childhood development, middle-grade growth, and high school college and career readiness.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset context, the district serves a total enrollment of 4,153 students, reflecting a diverse student population that includes 2,221 Black, 1,523 White, 320 Hispanic, and 67 multiracial students, alongside Asian and American Indian learners. To ensure a supportive and effective educational environment, the parish relies on a comprehensive workforce totaling approximately 1,355 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This robust staffing context features nearly 817 FTE teachers, 118 instructional aides, and 420 support staff personnel, equipping the district with a strong professional foundation to address both instructional and operational needs across its schools.
10
Total Schools
4,153
Total Students
816.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Baton Rouge Parish
Demographic Student Count
White1,523
Hispanic320
Black2,221
Asian18
Two or More67
American Indian4
  • Black
    2,221 (53.5%)
  • White
    1,523 (36.7%)
  • Hispanic
    320 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    67 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    18 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Baton Rouge Parish
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:4,153*
Teachers (FTE):816.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1