Lerosen Preparatory Academy

590 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

N.P. Moss Preparatory Academy, located on Mudd Avenue in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. The school is distinct from traditional K-12 campuses, functioning primarily as an alternative education setting. Its mission is centered on providing targeted academic support, behavioral interventions, and a structured environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting, offering them a pathway to get back on track toward graduation and academic success.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, utilizing smaller class sizes and focused faculty attention to address the specific needs of its student population. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside rigorous curriculum standards, N.P. Moss aims to foster self-discipline, resilience, and personal accountability. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the Lafayette community by ensuring that students have access to an individualized education plan that helps them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

590

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lerosen Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	40
Black	425
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Black
425 (72.0 %)
White
106 (18.0 %)
Hispanic
40 (6.8 %)
Two or More
18 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7580
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 152

Grade 10 86