Prescott K-8 Academy

(225)372-2037

Charter School 426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Prescott K-8 Academy is a mid-sized public educational campus located in Baton Rouge, LA. Administered by Prescott K-8 Academy, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 426 enrolled students across grades PK through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 26.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 94.4% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 363 students qualified for free lunch and 39 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 4055 Prescott Rd in Baton Rouge, LA 70805, Prescott K-8 Academy serves families zoned within the Prescott K-8 Academy attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

426

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prescott K-8 Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	8
Black	414

Black
414 (97.2%)
Hispanic
8 (1.9%)
White
4 (0.9%)

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:	Prescott K-8 Academy
Phone:	(225)372-2037
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 17

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prescott K-8 Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	61
Grade 7	57
Grade 8	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prescott K-8 Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	51.6%
Male	206	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Democracy Prep Baton Rouge

Charter School 528 Students

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

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th