GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge

2311 N Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Charter School 769 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge, located on Platt Drive, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in the Baton Rouge area. Part of the GEO Academies network, the school operates with a focused mission to prepare students for college success by integrating rigorous academic standards with a structured learning environment. Their model emphasizes high expectations and personalized instruction to help students bridge achievement gaps and reach their full potential.

A core component of the academy’s approach is its "College Immersion" model, which often provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. By partnering with local higher education institutions, GEO Prep aims to remove common barriers to entry, allowing students to graduate with both a high school diploma and a head start on their post-secondary education. The school is committed to fostering a college-going culture where students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to succeed in a competitive academic landscape.

769

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	113
Black	643
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Black
643 (83.6%)
Hispanic
113 (14.7%)
Two or More
8 (1.0%)
White
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Phone:	(225)927-1500
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	85
Grade 7	78
Grade 8	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	373	48.5%
Male	396	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)