Louisville Academy

www.jefferson.k12.ga.us/la

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Louisville Academy is a public elementary school located in Louisville, Georgia, serving as part of the Jefferson County School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. By operating under the Jefferson County district umbrella, the academy follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student development and academic growth.

Beyond its academic mission, Louisville Academy plays a significant role in the community by offering resources and structure for the elementary school population in Jefferson County. The school emphasizes character building and collaborative learning, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. For families seeking specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or faculty contacts, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative communication and district-wide updates.

350

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisville Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	17
Black	262
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
262 (74.9 %)
White
67 (19.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(478)625-7794
Website:	http://www.jefferson.k12.ga.us/la
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 54