LAUREL OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL

Laurel Oaks Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 73 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 5 teachers, Laurel Oaks Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Laurel Oaks Charter School, located at 440 N. Foster Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves as a public charter institution focused on providing educational opportunities within the local community. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of independence from the traditional school district structure, allowing it to implement specific academic programs or instructional philosophies designed to meet the unique needs of its student population.

The school is situated in a central area of Baton Rouge, positioning itself as a neighborhood resource for families seeking an alternative to conventional district schooling. Like many charter schools in the region, Laurel Oaks generally emphasizes academic growth and student achievement, operating under a charter agreement that outlines its specific goals, accountability measures, and commitment to serving the public. Families interested in this school typically look toward its specific curriculum offerings and community-based approach to education to determine if it aligns with their children's learning requirements.

For more information, contact Laurel Oaks Charter School at (225) 294-5490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.