- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harvey, LA
Laureate Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Laureate Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220084002411Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laureate Academy Charter School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Laureate Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laureate Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Harvey, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084002411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Laureate Academy Charter School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 220084002411 · Harvey, LA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
532 enr · 21.3:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Laureate Academy Charter School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Laureate Academy Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 532
Laureate Academy Charter School
532 students
What this shows Laureate Academy Charter School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laureate Academy Charter School compares
Laureate Academy Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.9%
White 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Laureate Academy Charter School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laureate Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laureate Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laureate Academy Charter School
How many students attend Laureate Academy Charter School?
Laureate Academy Charter School has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harvey, LA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laureate Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laureate Academy Charter School is 21.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laureate Academy Charter School?
65.9% of students at Laureate Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laureate Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Laureate Academy Charter School is African American at 73.9% of enrollment, in Harvey, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laureate Academy Charter School?
Laureate Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laureate Academy Charter School rank among public schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Laureate Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Harvey, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Laureate Academy Charter School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.