LAWRENCE D. CROCKER COLLEGE PREP

Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 507 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep, located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Orleans Parish School Board system, the school operates with a mission focused on academic rigor and character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and eventually higher education. The school is named in honor of Lawrence D. Crocker, a legendary New Orleans educator and advocate known for his decades of dedication to local public schools.

The campus on Marengo Street is designed to foster a structured learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Beyond core academics, the school typically integrates social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities to support the holistic development of its students. By maintaining high expectations and a goal-oriented culture, Crocker College Prep strives to bridge educational gaps and provide its students with the foundational tools necessary to achieve their long-term personal and professional aspirations.

For more information, contact Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep at (504) 335-0404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.