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.
351
Total Students
53.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Demographic Student Count
White64
Hispanic3
Black272
Two or More7
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    272 (77.5%)
  • White
    64 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten5
Grade 16
Grade 223
Grade 338
Grade 454
Grade 562
Grade 649
Grade 744
Grade 839
Grade 918
Grade 1013
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16045.6%
Male19154.4%
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