Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts

594 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The **Baton Rouge Visual and Performing Arts Center (BRVPAC)**, located on South Acadian Thruway, serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated to cultivating artistic talent within the Baton Rouge community. As a magnet-style program, it provides students with an immersive environment where rigorous academic study is balanced with intensive training in disciplines such as dance, theater, music, and visual arts. The center is designed to foster both creative expression and technical proficiency, preparing students for continued study in the arts or professional careers in creative industries.

Beyond its focus on performance, the school acts as a cornerstone for artistic development in the region. By bringing together students who share a passion for the arts, BRVPAC creates a collaborative culture that emphasizes discipline, self-confidence, and cultural appreciation. With its strategic location in the heart of Baton Rouge, the institution remains a vital resource for young artists seeking to hone their craft under the guidance of experienced instructors who are deeply invested in the local arts community.

594

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	26
Black	393
Asian	22
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	5

Black
393 (66.2%)
White
129 (21.7%)
Hispanic
26 (4.4%)
Asian
22 (3.7%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)344-0084
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	60.8%
Male	233	39.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)