LAUREATE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Laureate Academy Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Harvey, LA with about 246 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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.
Laureate Academy Charter School, located in Harvey, Louisiana, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Louisiana public school system, the academy operates with a focus on academic rigor, character development, and preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school is known for its structured environment and a pedagogical approach designed to close the achievement gap by emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics skills.
The school is deeply integrated into the Westbank community of Jefferson Parish, striving to act as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Laureate Academy aims to provide personalized attention and a supportive culture that nurtures both the intellectual and personal growth of its diverse student body. Its mission centers on ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive academic landscape.
For more information, contact Laureate Academy Charter School at (504) 349-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 349-7600
LAUREATE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Harvey, LA with about 246 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Jefferson Parish - District:
- Jefferson Parish
- Total Students:
- 246
- Teachers:
- 1.8
- 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 246 students
- Black or African American
- 55.7%
- White
- 29.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Female
- 56.1%
- Male
- 43.9%
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.