Summary:
The Pelican Educational Foundation- Kenilworth Science district in Baton Rouge, Louisiana contains a single public charter school, Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy, which serves students in grades K-8.
Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 and exceptional performance on end-of-course exams in Algebra I and English I, where 100% of students were proficient compared to state averages of 63% and 69% respectively. However, the school's overall academic performance on LEAP assessments is mixed, with students outperforming the state in some grade levels but underperforming in others. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 84.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% is quite high.
Despite some bright spots, Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy's low statewide ranking of 487 out of 666 Louisiana elementary schools and its district ranking of 76 out of 118 districts raise concerns about equity and the ability to provide a high-quality education for all students. Continued efforts to support student learning and address these challenges will be crucial for the school's future success.
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