Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Charter School 450 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Louisiana Key Academy (LKA) is a specialized, tuition-free public charter school network in Louisiana dedicated specifically to serving students with dyslexia and related learning differences. Founded with the mission of providing an evidence-based education, the school utilizes the Orton-Gillingham approach—a multisensory, structured literacy method—to help students overcome reading challenges and achieve academic success. By creating an environment tailored to the unique cognitive profiles of students with dyslexia, LKA aims to close the achievement gap and foster a sense of confidence in children who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings.

The Baton Rouge campus, located on Westfork Drive, serves as a vital resource for families in the region seeking specialized intervention that is often difficult to access in mainstream public schools. In addition to its intensive focus on literacy, the school integrates a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional growth and individualized learning pathways. By prioritizing early identification and research-backed instruction, Louisiana Key Academy serves not only as an educational institution but as a supportive community designed to empower students to reach their full potential regardless of their learning differences.
450
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Demographic Student Count
White112
Hispanic8
Black312
Asian2
Two or More12
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    312 (69.3 %)
  • White
    112 (24.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Phone: (225)298-1223
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten7
Grade 117
Grade 258
Grade 377
Grade 461
Grade 577
Grade 655
Grade 754
Grade 844
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20545.6%
Male24554.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)