Prescott K-8 Academy serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prescott K-8 Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prescott K-8 Academy?
348 students attend Prescott K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Prescott K-8 Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott K-8 Academy?
Prescott K-8 Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prescott K-8 Academy offer ?
Prescott K-8 Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Prescott K-8 Academy part of?
Prescott K-8 Academy is part of Prescott K-8 Academy School District.
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