Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Louisiana Key Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisiana Key Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Louisiana Key Academy's student population of 438 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisiana Key Academy 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 Louisiana Key Academy is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1248 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
68%
42%
White
29%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Cubers Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Chess Club, Cubers Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- LKA's mission is to serve the community at large, to educate and remediate children with dyslexia in an evidence based curriculum and to stand as an excellent model and resource for other schools and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana Key Academy's ranking?
Louisiana Key Academy is ranked #1248 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Louisiana Key Academy?
438 students attend Louisiana Key Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Louisiana Key Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana Key Academy?
Louisiana Key Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Louisiana Key Academy offer ?
Louisiana Key Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Louisiana Key Academy part of?
Louisiana Key Academy is part of Louisiana Key Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Louisiana Key Academy located?
Louisiana Key Academy is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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