BATON ROUGE BRIDGE ACADEMY INC.
Baton Rouge Bridge Academy Inc. is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 185 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Baton Rouge Bridge Academy Inc. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the administrative and operational data for the **Baton Rouge Bridge Academy**, here is a summary of the institution:
Baton Rouge Bridge Academy, located at 5300 Monarch Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operates as a specialized educational institution focused on serving the local community. As a public charter school, it is designed to provide alternative educational pathways, often catering to students who may benefit from a more personalized or supportive learning environment than what is provided in traditional district schools. The academy emphasizes small class sizes and a structured atmosphere, aiming to bridge the gap between a student's current academic standing and their long-term potential for success in higher education or the workforce.
The school is deeply integrated into the North Baton Rouge area, positioning itself as a vital resource for families seeking specific academic interventions or a focused, skill-based curriculum. Beyond standard academics, the academy typically places a high value on character development, social-emotional learning, and individual mentorship. By maintaining a concentrated focus on student engagement and academic accountability, the Baton Rouge Bridge Academy strives to empower its student body to overcome educational barriers and achieve measurable progress in their personal and professional development.
For more information, contact Baton Rouge Bridge Academy Inc. at (225) 892-2563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
BATON ROUGE BRIDGE ACADEMY INC. is a public Title I Charter school in Baton Rouge, LA with about 185 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
RSD-Baton Rouge Bridge Academy Inc - Total Students:
- 185
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 185 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BATON ROUGE BRIDGE ACADEMY INC. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Female
- 55.7%
- Male
- 44.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.