The Louisiana School for the Deaf is a state school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Louisiana, located in Baton Rouge, the state capital. It was established in 1852 as a joint school for blind students. In 1860, its first purpose-built facility was completed and admired as an elegant monument to philanthropy.
Louisiana School For The Deaf serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisiana School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Louisiana School For The Deaf's student population of 78 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1852
Colors
Kelly Green & White
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisiana School For The Deaf is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
62%
42%
White
23%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Special School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bald Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Louisiana School For The Deaf?
78 students attend Louisiana School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Louisiana School For The Deaf students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisiana School For The Deaf?
Louisiana School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For The Deaf offer ?
Louisiana School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Louisiana School For The Deaf part of?
Louisiana School For The Deaf is part of Special School District.
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