Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Foundation Preparatory 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foundation Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Foundation Preparatory Academy's student population of 222 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Foundation Preparatory Academy 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 Foundation Preparatory Academy is 0.51, 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
#1137 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Foundation Preparatory Academy is ranked #1137 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Foundation Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Foundation Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet Tubman Charter School, Homer Plessy Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Foundation Preparatory Academy?
222 students attend Foundation Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Foundation Preparatory Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foundation Preparatory Academy?
Foundation Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Foundation Preparatory Academy offer ?
Foundation Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foundation Preparatory Academy part of?
Foundation Preparatory Academy is part of Foundation Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Foundation Preparatory Academy located?
Foundation Preparatory Academy is located in the Fairgrounds neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Fairgrounds.
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