Impact Charter School

Charter School 429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Impact Charter Elementary, located at 4815 Lavey Lane in Baker, Louisiana, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous and supportive academic environment for students in the Baker community. As part of the broader charter school landscape in Louisiana, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap by emphasizing high academic standards, character development, and a structured learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, balancing core curriculum subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with a focus on personal responsibility and social growth. By maintaining a smaller, community-centered environment, Impact Charter Elementary strives to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, ensuring that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to meet their unique academic goals.

429

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Impact Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	26
Black	401

Black
401 (93.5%)
Hispanic
26 (6.1%)
White
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Impact Charter School
Phone:	(225)308-9565
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 38