Foundation Preparatory Academy School District

3121 Saint Bernard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 152 students in Foundation Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Foundation Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,365 Schools
# Students
152 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
38:1

District Rank

Foundation Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#164 out of 188 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
29%
15-19%
40%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
9%
# Black Students
97 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
64%
42%
# White Students
7 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
5%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
18
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,303 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,428 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,303
$15,797
Spending / Student
$22,428
$15,107

Best Foundation Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 St. Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
Grades: K-5
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
Foundation Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
Foundation Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #161 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
64% of Foundation Preparatory Academy School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Foundation Preparatory Academy School District?
Foundation Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 38:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Foundation Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,428 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-05
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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