Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laureate Academy Charter School 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laureate Academy Charter School's student population of 532 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Motto
Prove What's Possible
School Rankings
Laureate Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laureate Academy Charter School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
74%
42%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laureate Academy Charter School's ranking?
Laureate Academy Charter School is ranked #682 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Laureate Academy Charter School often compared to?
Laureate Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Laureate Academy Charter School?
532 students attend Laureate Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Laureate Academy Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laureate Academy Charter School?
Laureate Academy Charter School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laureate Academy Charter School offer ?
Laureate Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laureate Academy Charter School part of?
Laureate Academy Charter School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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