J. K. HAYNES CHARTER INC.

J. K. Haynes Charter Inc. is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 283 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 7 teachers, J. K. Haynes Charter Inc. has a student/teacher ratio of about 40:1. 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.

J. K. Haynes Charter Inc., located on Elm Grove Garden Drive in Baton Rouge, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the principles of character development and civic responsibility. As part of the Louisiana charter school system, the institution focuses on fostering high student achievement by emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school aims to create a supportive community that encourages students to strive for excellence while preparing them for the demands of secondary education.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its commitment to a holistic approach, integrating student culture and community engagement into the daily curriculum. J. K. Haynes emphasizes strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families to ensure a stable learning environment. By maintaining a structured atmosphere and promoting values such as integrity and leadership, the school seeks to address the unique needs of its student population in the Baton Rouge area, aiming to close achievement gaps and cultivate well-rounded, life-long learners.

For more information, contact J. K. Haynes Charter Inc. at (225) 774-1311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8600 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
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J. K. HAYNES CHARTER INC. is a public Title I Charter school in Baton Rouge, LA with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
East Baton Rouge Parish
Total Students:
283
Teachers:
7
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 283 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J. K. HAYNES CHARTER INC. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
100.0%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.