J. K. Haynes Charter Inc.

8600 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Charter School 154 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

J. K. Haynes Charter Inc., located on Elm Grove Garden Drive in Baton Rouge, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the principles of character development and civic responsibility. As part of the Louisiana charter school system, the institution focuses on fostering high student achievement by emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school aims to create a supportive community that encourages students to strive for excellence while preparing them for the demands of secondary education.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its commitment to a holistic approach, integrating student culture and community engagement into the daily curriculum. J. K. Haynes emphasizes strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families to ensure a stable learning environment. By maintaining a structured atmosphere and promoting values such as integrity and leadership, the school seeks to address the unique needs of its student population in the Baton Rouge area, aiming to close achievement gaps and cultivate well-rounded, life-long learners.

154

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. K. Haynes Charter Inc.
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	153

Black
153 (99.4%)
Hispanic
1 (0.6%)

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:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)774-1311
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 20

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 15