Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Summary:

Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge is a public charter elementary school serving around 450 students in grades K-8 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a predominantly African American student population (around 69%) and has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 62%, and only 28% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 69%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 5% of Louisiana elementary schools for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish district, the performance gap is stark. For example, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, located just 1.59 miles away, consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with 99% of students proficient in math and English Language Arts. Similarly, Belfair Montessori School, located 1.85 miles away, also outperforms Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge by a significant margin. Despite the school's low performance, there is little evidence of significant improvement over the years, indicating a need for a more comprehensive and effective approach to improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 3172 Government St
       Baton Rouge, LA  70806


(225) 298-1223

District: Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

SchoolDigger Rank:
662nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,317 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.3%
White:
24.9%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge ranks worse than 98.1% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge ranks worse than 98.9% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.3%), White (24.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge is $15,317.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge:

SchoolDigger ranks Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge 662nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge 444th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge 120th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.77 693rd 728 4.8%
2019 5.63 706th 731 3.4%
2021 4.66 712th 729 2.3%
2022 6.93 696th 727 4.3%
2023 6.19 708th 730 3.0%
2024 4.75 662nd 675 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.39 255th 333 23.4%
2021 26.29 237th 306 22.5%
2022 18.40 274th 307 10.7%
2023 26.26 233rd 296 21.3%
2024 32.26 153rd 208 26.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.45 676th 682 0.9%
2019 2.63 693rd 697 0.6%
2021 2.64 715th 719 0.6%
2022 2.15 720th 724 0.6%
2023 5.46 713th 723 1.4%
2024 3.91 665th 674 1.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.26 677th 684 1.0%
2021 7.00 683rd 705 3.1%
2022 2.73 693rd 701 1.1%
2023 8.48 680th 705 3.5%
2024 4.85 624th 635 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 200th 281 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.22 669th 696 3.9%
2021 5.48 679th 704 3.6%
2022 7.48 681st 712 4.4%
2023 7.45 692nd 713 2.9%
2024 6.54 629th 651 3.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.57 541st 547 1.1%
2019 4.93 554th 559 0.9%
2021 5.29 561st 564 0.5%
2022 2.28 562nd 562 0.0%
2023 5.65 565th 570 0.9%
2024 3.63 506th 509 0.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.02 492nd 516 4.7%
2019 6.39 507th 517 1.9%
2021 9.35 495th 522 5.2%
2022 11.87 490th 517 5.2%
2023 13.33 480th 518 7.3%
2024 5.15 423rd 434 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

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Rank History for all middle school students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.50 438th 449 2.4%
2021 2.80 448th 459 2.4%
2022 2.61 451st 460 2.0%
2023 1.63 460th 465 1.1%
2024 2.13 444th 449 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.84 119th 202 41.1%
2021 28.86 156th 210 25.7%
2022 24.42 160th 206 22.3%
2023 14.04 197th 206 4.4%
2024 24.49 144th 175 17.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.42 423rd 430 1.6%
2021 1.92 451st 455 0.9%
2022 1.67 455th 458 0.7%
2023 2.44 453rd 459 1.3%
2024 2.30 440th 444 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.80 413th 418 1.2%
2021 4.41 427th 441 3.2%
2022 4.82 423rd 441 4.1%
2023 3.12 438th 444 1.4%
2024 1.95 411th 415 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.35 406th 418 2.9%
2021 3.60 434th 442 1.8%
2022 4.19 430th 442 2.7%
2023 1.75 438th 443 1.1%
2024 3.45 419th 426 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.64 332nd 338 1.8%
2022 3.40 359th 360 0.3%
2023 3.36 359th 360 0.3%
2024 4.30 330th 333 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.34 337th 338 0.3%
2021 8.18 343rd 358 4.2%
2022 4.05 353rd 362 2.5%
2023 5.03 347th 352 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 83 139 0 8 1 0 2 0 233
2017 108 173 0 12 0 0 2 0 295
2018 106 200 1 12 0 0 1 0 320
2019 113 211 1 11 0 0 3 0 339
2020 123 241 1 12 1 0 2 0 380
2021 113 271 1 12 1 0 6 0 404
2022 125 298 1 9 2 0 3 0 438
2023 112 312 2 8 3 1 12 0 450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 233 24.0 9.7 46.4
2017 295 32.9 8.9 64.4
2018 320 16.3 19.6 46.6
2019 339 39.0 8.6 40.1
2020 380 46.0 8.2 47.1
2021 404 47.0 8.5 45
2022 438 50.0 8.7 39
2023 450 41.0 10.9 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 233 24.0 9.7 46.4
2017 295 32.9 8.9 64.4
2018 320 16.3 19.6 46.6
2019 339 39.0 8.6 40.1
2020 380 46.0 8.2 47.1
2021 404 47.0 8.5 45
2022 438 50.0 8.7 39
2023 450 41.0 10.9 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,498
2018 $13,264
2019 $13,638
2020 $13,928
2021 $15,318
2022 $15,317

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 706th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 708th of 730 Elementary schools
 0.4%
Ranks 438th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 460th of 465 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)3243
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)5434
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)2223
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)4738
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)3229
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)178
 9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)2516
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)156
 9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)2022
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)4722
 25%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7269
 3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge)2217
 5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339450
 32.7%
African American211312
 47.9%
American Indian03
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander01
White113112
 0.9%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.1%62.9%
 22.8%


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Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Louisiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge.

Students at Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge are 69% African American, 25% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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