FOUNDATION PREPARATORY

Foundation Preparatory is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Orleans Parish school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 146 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. With about 15 teachers, Foundation Preparatory has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Foundation Preparatory, located on Granville Street in New Orleans, is a public charter school that serves students in the eastern part of the city. As part of the broader New Orleans educational landscape, the school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare elementary and middle school students for success in high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a structured learning culture, focusing on core academic mastery, character development, and creating a supportive community that prioritizes high expectations for all scholars.

Beyond its academic focus, Foundation Preparatory is integrated into the diverse community of New Orleans East, aiming to serve as a stable foundation for local families. The school typically employs a results-oriented approach to instruction, often utilizing data-driven assessments to track student progress and tailor interventions. By fostering a culture of discipline and goal-setting, the institution seeks to narrow achievement gaps and empower its students to become leaders within their future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Foundation Preparatory at (504) 270-1653 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13435 Granville Street
New Orleans, LA 70129
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FOUNDATION PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 146 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Orleans Parish
District:
Orleans Parish
Total Students:
146
Teachers:
15
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

* 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 146 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOUNDATION PREPARATORY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.7%
Hispanic/Latino
18.5%
Asian
4.8%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.2%

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.