LA ACADEMIA

laa.district112.org

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

**La Academia** is a specialized educational program operating within the Eastern Carver County School District (District 112) in Chaska, Minnesota. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional classroom settings. By utilizing a personalized learning model, the school aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for life after high school.

The program emphasizes a strong connection between staff and students, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages individual growth and accountability. Located on N. Chestnut St., La Academia leverages the resources of the larger district while maintaining a focused, smaller-scale setting. Its curriculum is structured to be responsive to the unique needs of its student body, offering a pathway for those seeking a non-traditional educational experience to successfully earn their diploma and prepare for future career or collegiate pursuits.

449

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA ACADEMIA
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	153
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
270 (60.1 %)
Hispanic
153 (34.1 %)
Two or More
12 (2.7 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Phone:	(952)556-6300
Website:	http://laa.district112.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 55