Laureate Academy Charter School

Charter School 532 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Laureate Academy Charter School, located in Harvey, Louisiana, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Louisiana public school system, the academy operates with a focus on academic rigor, character development, and preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school is known for its structured environment and a pedagogical approach designed to close the achievement gap by emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the Westbank community of Jefferson Parish, striving to act as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Laureate Academy aims to provide personalized attention and a supportive culture that nurtures both the intellectual and personal growth of its diverse student body. Its mission centers on ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive academic landscape.

532

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

31.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laureate Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	49
Black	393
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Black
393 (73.9%)
White
67 (12.6%)
Hispanic
49 (9.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.4%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)503-0170
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laureate Academy Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	60
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laureate Academy Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	50.6%
Male	263	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)