Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery's student population of 316 students has grown by 109% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
51%
42%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery?
316 students attend Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery?
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery offer ?
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery part of?
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery is part of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation School District.
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