Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Charter School
351 Students
Other K - 10th
School Overview
Louisiana Key Academy (LKA) is a specialized, tuition-free public charter school network in Louisiana dedicated specifically to serving students with dyslexia and related learning differences. Founded with the mission of providing an evidence-based education, the school utilizes the Orton-Gillingham approach—a multisensory, structured literacy method—to help students overcome reading challenges and achieve academic success. By creating an environment tailored to the unique cognitive profiles of students with dyslexia, LKA aims to close the achievement gap and foster a sense of confidence in children who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings.
The Baton Rouge campus, located on Westfork Drive, serves as a vital resource for families in the region seeking specialized intervention that is often difficult to access in mainstream public schools. In addition to its intensive focus on literacy, the school integrates a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional growth and individualized learning pathways. By prioritizing early identification and research-backed instruction, Louisiana Key Academy serves not only as an educational institution but as a supportive community designed to empower students to reach their full potential regardless of their learning differences.
The Baton Rouge campus, located on Westfork Drive, serves as a vital resource for families in the region seeking specialized intervention that is often difficult to access in mainstream public schools. In addition to its intensive focus on literacy, the school integrates a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional growth and individualized learning pathways. By prioritizing early identification and research-backed instruction, Louisiana Key Academy serves not only as an educational institution but as a supportive community designed to empower students to reach their full potential regardless of their learning differences.
351
Total Students
53.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 272 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black272 (77.5%)
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White64 (18.2%)
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Two or More7 (2.0%)
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American Indian4 (1.1%)
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Hispanic3 (0.9%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge |
| Phone: | (225)298-1223 |
| Grade Range: | K - 10th |
| Total Students: | 351 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 236 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 32 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
6
Grade 2
23
Grade 3
38
Grade 4
54
Grade 5
62
Grade 6
49
Grade 7
44
Grade 8
39
Grade 9
18
Grade 10
13
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Grade 1 | 6 |
| Grade 2 | 23 |
| Grade 3 | 38 |
| Grade 4 | 54 |
| Grade 5 | 62 |
| Grade 6 | 49 |
| Grade 7 | 44 |
| Grade 8 | 39 |
| Grade 9 | 18 |
| Grade 10 | 13 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 160 | 45.6% |
| Male | 191 | 54.4% |
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