Prescott K-8 Academy serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott K-8 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Prescott K-8 Academy's student population of 426 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prescott K-8 Academy is 0.06, 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
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
42%
White
1%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prescott K-8 Academy?
426 students attend Prescott K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Prescott K-8 Academy students are Black, 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
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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