Is Laureate Academy Charter School a good school?

Laureate Academy Charter School ranks 403 rd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laureate Academy Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 515 students attended Laureate Academy Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Laureate Academy Charter School?

Students at Laureate Academy Charter School are 72% African American, 13% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Laureate Academy Charter School

Summary:

Laureate Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in Harvey, Louisiana, serving 457 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, which is ranked 72 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laureate Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the Jefferson Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across most grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 64% of Laureate Academy students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 61% for Jefferson Parish and 69% for Louisiana. The school also has a higher percentage of African American students (70.02%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 24.19% to 65.99% African American students. Notably, Laureate Academy's African American students perform significantly better than the state average for this subgroup, ranking in the top 30-40% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (65.86% free/reduced lunch) compared to nearby schools, Laureate Academy has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.7 to 19.7, may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic outcomes. However, the school's White students lag behind their peers at other nearby schools, such as Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School, Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School, and Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School, suggesting opportunities for improvement in closing achievement gaps for certain subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058

(504) 503-0170

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
403^rd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,106

Student/teacher ratio: 51.5

Number of students: 515

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.4%

White:

13.2%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laureate Academy Charter School ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 14^th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Laureate Academy Charter School ranks better than 51.2% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.4%), White (13.2%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laureate Academy Charter School is 51.5, which is the highest among 50 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laureate Academy Charter School is $16,106. 37 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laureate Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laureate Academy Charter School 403^rd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Laureate Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Laureate Academy Charter School 219^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Laureate Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jefferson Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Parish 72^nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	43.01	404^th	728	44.5%
2019	61.88	306^th	731	58.1%
2021	58.80	313^th	729	57.1%
2022	52.90	363^rd	727	50.1%
2023	46.38	417^th	730	42.9%
2024	44.15	403^rd	675	40.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	61.56	274^th	682	59.8%
2019	68.63	224^th	697	67.9%
2021	68.79	209^th	719	70.9%
2022	57.43	305^th	724	57.9%
2023	51.06	364^th	723	49.7%
2024	48.68	373^rd	674	44.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	70.19	218^th	684	68.1%
2021	54.95	341^st	705	51.6%
2022	50.56	371^st	701	47.1%
2023	48.46	380^th	705	46.1%
2024	37.18	431^st	635	32.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	49.63	391^st	696	43.8%
2021	57.48	307^th	704	56.4%
2022	56.02	335^th	712	52.9%
2023	46.29	399^th	713	44.0%
2024	46.21	373^rd	651	42.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	54.04	255^th	547	53.4%
2019	66.86	159^th	559	71.6%
2021	70.77	124^th	564	78.0%
2022	65.38	152^nd	562	73.0%
2023	60.90	197^th	570	65.4%
2024	51.30	241^st	509	52.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	72.60	123^rd	516	76.2%
2019	64.63	181^st	517	65.0%
2021	37.56	366^th	522	29.9%
2022	30.18	414^th	517	19.9%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.66	219^th	449	51.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.51	174^th	444	60.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.82	261^st	415	37.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.34	164^th	426	61.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.60	117^th	333	64.9%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Overcrowded school , too many students not enough teachers...
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Enrollment information for Laureate Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	29	64	3	7	1	3	107
2017	53	110	5	11	1	4	184
2018	72	137	11	20	0	6	246
2019	83	183	14	20	0	9	309
2020	89	228	16	25	0	9	367
2021	82	278	16	30	0	8	414
2022	73	284	14	26	0	15	412
2023	74	320	16	33	0	14	457
2024	68	373	13	47	1	13	515

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

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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 Laureate Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	107	6.0	17.8	85
2017	184	15.3	11.9	62
2018	246	1.8	136.6	48
2019	309	13.9	22.1	53.1
2020	367	12.9	28.2	56.7
2021	414	21.0	19.7	69.3
2022	412	28.0	14.7	52.9
2023	457	25.0	18.2	65.9
2024	515	10.0	51.5	61.9

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 Laureate Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	107	6.0	17.8	85
2017	184	15.3	11.9	62
2018	246	1.8	136.6	48
2019	309	13.9	22.1	53.1
2020	367	12.9	28.2	56.7
2021	414	21.0	19.7	69.3
2022	412	28.0	14.7	52.9
2023	457	25.0	18.2	65.9
2024	515	10.0	51.5	61.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laureate Academy Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,499
2018	$10,659
2019	$10,727
2020	$11,243
2021	$12,446
2022	$16,106

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laureate Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 306^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 417^th of 730 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laureate Academy Charter School)	76	51	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)	70	58	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laureate Academy Charter School)	76	50	26%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)	65	52	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Laureate Academy Charter School)	44	26	18%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)	47	36	11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laureate Academy Charter School)	83	65	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)	67	57	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laureate Academy Charter School)	70	65	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)	67	58	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Laureate Academy Charter School)	54	40	14%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)	51	47	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	309	457	47.9%
African American	183	320	74.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	16	14.3%
Hispanic	20	33	65%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	83	74	10.8%
Two or More Races	9	14	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	65.9%	12.8%

Schools Near Laureate Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	Total
Laureate Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2115 Oakmere Dr	Harvey	70058	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 503-0170	515	10	51.5	61.9%	68 (13.2%)	373 (72.4%)	47 (9.1%)	13 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	44.2	403^rd of 675 public elementary schools	40.3%		46.4	417^th of 730 public elementary schools	42.9%	14	58.0	58.0	52.0	61.0	56.0	49.0	55.0	54.0	53.0	65.0	71.0	74.0	68.0	64.0			$16,106
Harry S Truman School	Public	PK, KG-8	5417 Ehret Road	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 341-0961	814	61	13.2	76.3%	57 (7.0%)	573 (70.4%)	148 (18.2%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	13.7	610^th of 675 public elementary schools	9.6%		13.8	663^rd of 730 public elementary schools	9.2%	53		37.0	10.0	50.0			25.0	37.0	42.0	41.0	52.0	58.0	46.0	46.0	50.0	77.0	$18,705
Woodmere School	Public	PK, KG-8	3191 Alex Kornman Blvd.	Harvey	70058	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 348-2410	718	49	14.7	73.7%	21 (2.9%)	455 (63.4%)	217 (30.2%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.8%)	12.9	612^th of 675 public elementary schools	9.3%		27.7	547^th of 730 public elementary schools	25.1%	65	48.0	27.0	19.0		43.0	21.0	30.0	45.0	39.0	40.0	54.0	79.0	81.0	50.0			$18,380
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Thirteenth Street	Harvey	70058	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 340-4937	493	33	15.1	65.3%	126 (25.6%)	241 (48.9%)	90 (18.3%)	16 (3.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	16.9	587^th of 675 public elementary schools	13.0%		19	618^th of 730 public elementary schools	15.3%	31	28.0	50.0	31.0				35.0	34.0	60.0	44.0				45.0			$16,944
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2500 Bent Tree Lane	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 340-0487	902	55	16.5	57.5%	253 (28.0%)	411 (45.6%)	137 (15.2%)	70 (7.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.0%)	60.1	288^th of 675 public elementary schools	57.3%		67	252^nd of 730 public elementary schools	65.5%	36	59.0	61.0	63.0		60.0	25.0	60.0	72.0	67.0	78.0		79.0	78.0	77.0	94.0	70.0	$15,520
Estelle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2800 Barataria Boulevard	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 347-3727	649	45	14.2	75.7%	89 (13.7%)	363 (55.9%)	154 (23.7%)	23 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	10.3	628^th of 675 public elementary schools	7.0%		18.9	619^th of 730 public elementary schools	15.2%	9		36.0	24.0	18.0		14.0	23.0	29.0	43.0	57.0	40.0	53.0	63.0	46.0			$16,846
Woodland West School	Public	PK, KG-8	2143 Mars Street	Harvey	70058	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 366-5308	737	40	18.3	70.8%	154 (20.9%)	383 (52.0%)	128 (17.4%)	60 (8.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	23.7	540^th of 675 public elementary schools	20.0%		24.9	568^th of 730 public elementary schools	22.2%	28	34.0	44.0	38.0	52.0			40.0	39.0	60.0	42.0	64.0	65.0	60.0	55.0		100.0	$15,266
Lincoln School for the Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	1429 Ames Blvd.	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 340-8489	481	33	14.7	79.4%	26 (5.4%)	389 (80.9%)	57 (11.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	21.6	555^th of 675 public elementary schools	17.8%		14.5	657^th of 730 public elementary schools	10.0%	102	37.0	49.0	50.0	37.0		27.0	45.0	47.0	30.0	54.0	59.0	79.0	77.0	57.0		100.0	$17,758
Allen Ellender School	Public	PK, KG-8	4501 East Ames Boulevard	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 341-9469	755	49	15.4	60.7%	301 (39.9%)	220 (29.1%)	184 (24.4%)	17 (2.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	49.9	367^th of 675 public elementary schools	45.6%		62.6	298^th of 730 public elementary schools	59.2%	69	70.0	67.0	48.0	60.0	71.0		60.0	57.0	57.0	69.0	67.0	76.0	72.0	66.0	100.0		$17,603
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Pine Street	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 347-0254	409	30	13.8	74.6%	59 (14.4%)	234 (57.2%)	84 (20.5%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	19.5	567^th of 675 public elementary schools	16.0%		25.8	559^th of 730 public elementary schools	23.4%	8	33.0	31.0	49.0				36.0	51.0	50.0	51.0				50.0			$18,856

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