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#560 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 43% in state
Inspire Charter Academy
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5454 North Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
- Math 23% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs LA 43% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Inspire Charter Academy score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 50 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Inspire Charter 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$26,301
Median home value
$103,100
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
40.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King JR Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Redemptorist St. Gerard ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Ebr Readiness Superintendent AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #27 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inspire Charter Academy is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inspire Charter Academy
Inspire Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 646 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inspire Charter Academy
What grades does Inspire Charter Academy serve?
Inspire Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Inspire Charter Academy?
Inspire Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.
How does Inspire Charter Academy rank in LA?
Inspire Charter Academy ranks #560 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Inspire Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Inspire Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Inspire Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inspire Charter Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Inspire Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Inspire Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Inspire Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Inspire Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inspire Charter Academy?
87.5% of students at Inspire Charter 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
- 646
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (225) 356-3936
- Area population (ZIP 70805)
- 24,145
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 70805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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