Excellent
#126 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 10% in state
Foundation Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Foundation Preparatory Academy · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3121 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
- Math 20% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foundation Preparatory Academy score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Foundation Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,758
Median home value
$529,300
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Langston Hughes Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 820 | Compare → |
| Kipp BelieveCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Foundation Preparatory Academy is listed in Foundation Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foundation Preparatory Academy
Foundation Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Foundation Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 222 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foundation Preparatory Academy
What grades does Foundation Preparatory Academy serve?
Foundation Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Foundation Preparatory Academy?
Foundation Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundation Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundation Preparatory Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foundation Preparatory Academy rank in LA?
Foundation Preparatory Academy ranks #126 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Foundation Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Foundation Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Foundation Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foundation Preparatory Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Foundation Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Foundation Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Foundation Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Foundation Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foundation Preparatory Academy?
95.5% of students at Foundation Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (504) 434-0521
- Area population (ZIP 70130)
- 12,883
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70130; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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