Idea Bridge

1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,250 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Idea Bridge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 1,250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Bridge's student population of 1,250 students has grown by 138% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 165% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
1,250 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Idea Bridge ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Bridge is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1159 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Idea Bridge, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea Bridge and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idea Bridge and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Idea Bridge and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Idea Bridge and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Idea Bridge and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Idea Bridge and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
78%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Idea Bridge and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Idea Bridge and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Idea Bridge.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Idea Bridge and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Idea Bridge and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Bridge's ranking?
Idea Bridge is ranked #1159 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Idea Bridge?
1,250 students attend Idea Bridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Idea Bridge students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Bridge?
Idea Bridge has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idea Bridge offer ?
Idea Bridge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Idea Bridge part of?
In what neighborhood is Idea Bridge located?
Idea Bridge is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 1,250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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