CELERITY DALTON CHARTER SCHOOL

Celerity Dalton Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Dalton Charter School school district, located in Sorrento, LA with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Celerity Dalton Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Celerity Dalton Charter School, located in Sorrento, Louisiana, serves as a public charter school within the Ascension Parish school system. The school was established under the Celerity Schools network, which was originally founded with the goal of providing high-quality, tuition-free college preparatory education to students in underserved communities. Its mission is centered on fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal responsibility, and character development, aiming to prepare students to succeed in higher education and become productive, engaged citizens in their local communities.

In recent years, the institution has undergone significant shifts in governance. Following the closure of the broader Celerity network in Louisiana due to regulatory and financial oversight issues, the school underwent restructuring to ensure continuity for its students. Today, it operates under the oversight of the Louisiana Department of Education and the local school board, maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as English language arts and mathematics—while striving to provide a structured, supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and school-wide accountability.

For more information, contact Celerity Dalton Charter School at (985) 306-9638 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.