O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy, located in Kentwood, Louisiana, is a public school serving students within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As a "Leadership Academy," the school focuses on fostering a structured learning environment designed to develop academic proficiency, character, and leadership skills in its student body. It plays a significant role in the local community by providing foundational education for elementary and middle-grade students, emphasizing both traditional curriculum standards and the cultivation of personal responsibility.

The school is characterized by its mission to prepare students for future success by integrating leadership principles into daily instruction. By focusing on a holistic approach that balances rigorous academic expectations with behavioral growth, O.W. Dillon aims to bridge educational gaps and support the development of well-rounded citizens. The academy serves as a central hub for families in the Kentwood area, striving to create a safe, supportive, and achievement-oriented culture for its diverse student population.

332

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	2
Black	302
Two or More	10

Black
302 (91.0 %)
White
18 (5.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tangipahoa Parish
Phone:	(985)229-8225
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 42