SMOTHERS ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Smothers Academy Preparatory School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 444 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th 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 20 teachers, Smothers Academy Preparatory School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Smothers Academy Preparatory School is a specialized educational institution located in Jefferson, Louisiana. It is primarily recognized for its mission to provide a structured and disciplined learning environment, often serving students who benefit from an alternative approach to traditional public schooling. The academy focuses on academic rigor, character development, and college readiness, aiming to equip its students with the essential skills needed to succeed in higher education and their future professional careers.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a culture of accountability and personal responsibility. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, Smothers Academy seeks to provide individualized attention and mentorship to its students, helping them overcome academic hurdles while fostering a strong sense of community. The institution is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through consistent expectations and a commitment to educational excellence.
For more information, contact Smothers Academy Preparatory School at (504) 352-1089 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jefferson, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
SMOTHERS ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Jefferson, LA with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Smothers Academy Preparatory School - Total Students:
- 444
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 444 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMOTHERS ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.4%
- White
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Male
- 100.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.