Leadership Preparatory Academy

Charter School 272 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Leadership Preparatory Academy, located in Lithonia, Georgia, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in character development and leadership skills. Serving a diverse student population, the school is designed to bridge educational gaps by providing a structured curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics and literacy. The academy aims to foster a culture of high expectations, preparing students not only for academic success in higher education but also to become responsible, productive citizens within their community.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that strong leadership and academic excellence go hand-in-hand. By utilizing small class sizes and a focused pedagogical approach, Leadership Preparatory Academy strives to offer personalized attention that helps students overcome learning barriers. In addition to its academic programs, the school integrates social-emotional learning into its daily operations, encouraging students to embody values such as integrity, discipline, and perseverance throughout their educational journey.

272

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leadership Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	11
Black	260
American Indian	1

Black
260 (95.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(404)656-3103
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leadership Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leadership Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	47.1%
Male	144	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)