Serving 1,350 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy's student population of 1,350 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
70%
41%
White
22%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy's ranking?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is ranked #711 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy often compared to?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
1,350 students attend Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy offer ?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy part of?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is part of Lafayette Charter Foundation School District.
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