Enrollment
256
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 228010210419 Charter school
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore — Covington, LA
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana Key Academy Northshore, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Louisiana Key Academy · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisiana Key Academy Northshore compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Louisiana Key Academy Northshore compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 19% in Louisiana — larger than 81% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 228010210419
Student demographics
White 79.3%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Key Academy Northshore
How many students attend Louisiana Key Academy Northshore?
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore has 256 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Covington, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Key Academy Northshore?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Key Academy Northshore is 15:1, which is 19% lower than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisiana Key Academy Northshore?
The largest demographic group at Louisiana Key Academy Northshore is White at 79.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Covington, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana Key Academy Northshore?
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.