Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy

What Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy does

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) is a public charter school located at 8716 Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operated by Pelican Educational Foundation, a Louisiana-based non-profit organization established in 2005. Originally built in 1973 as Kenilworth Middle School, the campus was converted to a charter school in 2009 and rebranded under Pelican's management. The school currently serves students in grades K-8 and is executing a planned expansion to Pre-K-12 by the 2029-2030 school year, beginning with 9th grade in Fall 2026.

The school's core offering is a STEM and computer science curriculum built on the Harmony Public Schools education model, supplemented by specialized programs including First Lego League Robotics, a Science Research Mentorship program linking students with LSU professors, and an Aquaponics program. The school maintains a maximum 25:1 student-teacher ratio. The upcoming high school program will offer AP courses, dual enrollment with Louisiana State University through the LSU STEM Pathways partnership, and STEM endorsements in computing/cybersecurity and pre-engineering. Supporting systems include SchoolLinks for college and career planning, OSMS Inc for online fee payments, Nutrislice for meal menus, and Google Sites portals for student and staff resources.

Kenilworth operates as a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school under a rolling application process with lottery-based admissions when applications exceed capacity. Revenue is derived primarily from state per-pupil funding through the Louisiana Minimum Foundation Program, supplemented by federal categorical funds (Title I, Special Education), USDA meal reimbursements through the Community Eligibility Provision, and ancillary grants. The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, targeting families in Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish through its website, bilingual enrollment packets, community partnerships, and word-of-mouth referrals from existing families.

Name

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy

Legal name

Pelican Educational Foundation

Website

https://kenilworthacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is a STEM-focused public charter school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, currently serving grades K-8 and expanding to Pre-K-12 by 2029-2030. Operated by Pelican Educational Foundation, it offers a tuition-free, open-enrollment program using the Harmony Public Schools STEM model with college-prep pathways.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Funding: As a public charter school, Kenilworth receives public funds on a per-pupil basis based on enrollment levels. Charter schools are entitled to federal categorical funding including Title I and Special Education funds.
2. Federal Grants: Federal legislation provides grants to help charters manage start-up costs. Kenilworth has received grants such as the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program grant of $1,260 for the 2014-15 school year.
3. Capital Funds Limitation: Charter schools do not receive capital funds to support facility expenses, creating a limitation on revenue compared to traditional public schools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, currently serving students in grades K-8 with a STEM and computer science-focused curriculum based on the Harmony Public Schools model. The school plans to expand to high school beginning with 9th grade in Fall 2026 and become a full Pre-K-12 institution by 2029-2030, offering advanced courses, AP classes, dual enrollment with LSU, and college and career counseling.

Product overview

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is a STEM-focused public charter school operated by Pelican Educational Foundation, offering a Pre-K through 12th grade educational program (expanding from current K-8 to full K-12 by 2029-2030). The core product is its comprehensive STEM curriculum using the Harmony Public Schools model, supplemented by specialized programs including a High School Program (launching Fall 2026 with AP courses and LSU dual enrollment), First Lego League Robotics, Science Research Mentorship, and Aquaponics. The school provides college and career counseling services, athletics, before/after care through YMCA partnership, and online enrollment through a dedicated enrollment platform. Partnerships with LSU STEM Pathways and Harmony Public Schools strengthen academic pathways and STEM program design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KSTA High School: High school program offering STEM-focused education, AP courses, dual enrollment with LSU, and pathways to college and STEM careers. Opening Fall 2026 with 9th grade, expanding annually to become a full Pre-K-12 school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent academic growth since conversion to charter school in 2009, now one of top open-enrollment schools in Baton Rouge
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harmony Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Kenilworth uses Harmony Public Schools' STEM Education model, a nationally recognized K-12 college preparatory charter school network focusing on math, science, engineering, and computer technologies. The partnership extends to high school program development, academic pathways, and STEM program design.
• Louisiana State University (LSU) STEM Pathways ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSTA High School partners with LSU through the LSU STEM Pathways Program, offering computing & cybersecurity and pre-engineering pathways. Students can take college-level STEM courses, earn dual enrollment college credit, work toward LSU STEM Endorsements, and explore high-demand STEM fields early.
• LSU Chapter of Engineers Without BordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSU chapter of Engineers Without Borders partners with Kenilworth to start a peer mentoring program and after-school tutoring as part of its mission as a service organization providing technical assistance and equipment to aid development in local communities.
• U.S. Navy STEM PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenilworth Science and Technology Charter School and the U.S. Navy work together to support and encourage under-served minority students to pursue career opportunities in STEM fields.
• U.S. Army Educational Outreach ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenilworth received a $1,260 grant for the 2014-15 school year to participate in eCYBERMISSION, a national program coordinated by the U.S. Army and National Science Teachers Association that encourages middle school teams to use STEM to solve community mission challenges.
• LSU Center for Advanced Microstructures and DevicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing access to university resources and facilities for student learning.
• LSU College of Human Sciences and EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting educational programs and student development initiatives.
• LSU College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting STEM education and pre-engineering pathways.
• LSU Cain CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with LSU research center supporting educational initiatives.
• LSU Math DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting mathematics education and instruction.
• Southern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically Black university partnership supporting educational programs.
• Pennington Biomedical Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership supporting health and science education programs.
• Louisiana Board of RegentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState educational oversight partnership supporting charter school operations.
• Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentminorOthersState agency partnership supporting educational programs and initiatives.
• Louisiana Department of Environmental QualityminorOthersState agency partnership supporting environmental science education.
• Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesminorOthersState agency partnership supporting wildlife and environmental science education.
• Louisiana Department of Agriculture and ForestryminorOthersState agency partnership supporting agricultural science education.
• Louisiana Art and Science MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution partnership providing enrichment and field trip opportunities.
• Baton Rouge Recreation and Parks CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership supporting recreational programs and community engagement.
• Greater Baton Rouge Industry AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership supporting workforce development and career awareness programs.
• Louisiana Chemical AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership supporting STEM education and career pathways in chemical industry.
• Black Alliance for Educational OptionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational advocacy organization partnership supporting educational options and access.
• YMCAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with YMCA to provide before and after school care services on Kenilworth's campus for working families.
• Pelican Educational FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit educational foundation established in December 2005 that operates Kenilworth. Founded by professors from LSU, Southern University, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Tulane University. Awards the charter and manages school operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Achievement First: Multi-state charter network operating college-prep public charter schools serving underserved students. Comparable to Kenilworth in charter structure, college-prep mission, and underserved demographic focus, but operates at much greater scale and outside Louisiana.
• KIPP Public Schools: Largest U.S. charter network operating college-prep public charter schools with an emphasis on underserved communities. Comparable to Kenilworth as a charter operator with similar demographics and college-prep mission, though KIPP is much larger and not STEM-specialized.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large multi-state charter network operating college-prep public charter schools with a strong college outcomes focus. Comparable to Kenilworth as a K-12 charter operator targeting college readiness in underserved markets, though broader in mission than KSTA's STEM specialization.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating K-8 (and some K-12) public charter schools across multiple U.S. states. Comparable to Kenilworth as a charter school operator with similar funding model and college-prep orientation, though much larger and not STEM-specialized.

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: Nationwide network of STEM-intensive, college-prep public charter schools serving K-12. Comparable to Kenilworth in its college-prep STEM focus, advanced coursework expectations, and charter funding model.
• Harmony Public Schools: Texas-based STEM-focused K-12 public charter school network whose education model Kenilworth explicitly licenses. Directly comparable because both deliver college-prep STEM curricula with computer science integration to K-12 students under a charter structure.
• Magnolia Public Schools: STEM-focused public charter management organization operating schools across multiple states with an explicit focus on math, science, engineering, and computer science. Directly comparable to Kenilworth in STEM curriculum design and charter funding model.

Regional players

• Louisiana Key Academy: Louisiana-based public charter school operating in the Baton Rouge region. Comparable to Kenilworth as a regional charter competitor drawing from the same East Baton Rouge Parish family pool, though focused on a different student population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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