Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge 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 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge's student population of 450 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
69%
41%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 Baton Rouge's ranking?
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
450 students attend Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge?
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge offer ?
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge part of?
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge is part of Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge School District.
In what neighborhood is Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge located?
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge 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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