Democracy Prep Baton Rouge

4055 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

(225)372-2037

Charter School 528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Democracy Prep Louisiana Charter School, located at 4055 Prescott Road in Baton Rouge, operates as part of the broader Democracy Prep Public Schools network. The school is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and a "work hard, go to college" philosophy, aiming to provide students in the Baton Rouge community with a structured educational environment that prepares them for success in higher education and civic life. The curriculum typically emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and a disciplined school culture designed to narrow the achievement gap.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong focus on "Citizenship" as a core pillar of its mission. Students are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of democratic values and are provided with opportunities to engage in community service and civic activities. By fostering a culture of accountability and high expectations for both students and staff, Democracy Prep Louisiana strives to serve as a catalyst for college readiness and leadership development within the local North Baton Rouge area.

528

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Democracy Prep Baton Rouge
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	519
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
519 (98.3%)
Hispanic
7 (1.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Democracy Prep Baton Rouge
Phone:	(225)372-2037
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 46

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Democracy Prep Baton Rouge
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	68
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Democracy Prep Baton Rouge
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	52.7%
Male	250	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Prescott K-8 Academy

Charter School 426 Students

4055 Prescott Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th