Melrose Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 · East Baton Rouge Parish
#477 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#21461 of 50,301 nationally
About Melrose Elementary School
Melrose Elementary School is a public elementary located in Baton Rouge, in the East Baton Rouge Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 227 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 477th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 227.
There are 91 schools in Baton Rouge; Melrose Elementary School ranks 42nd of 84 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Melrose Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Melrose Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Capitol Middle School
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413 students · 219 m away
Belfair Montessori School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students · 1.3 km away
Capitol Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 1.3 km away
Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
444 students · 1.4 km away
GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge
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686 students · 1.8 km away
Bernard Terrace Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students · 2.0 km away
Winbourne Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students · 2.2 km away
Westdale Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students · 2.3 km away
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
556 students · 2.4 km away
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
189 students · 2.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melrose Elementary School a good school?
Melrose Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #477 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Melrose Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Melrose Elementary School ranks #477 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #21461 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School had 227 students in 2025.
Is Melrose Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Melrose Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Melrose Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Melrose Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.