Excellent
#118 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 9% in state
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Lafourche Parish · Thibodaux, LA
A Lafourche Parish charter elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
- Math 79% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayou Community Academy Charter School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 49 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bayou Community Academy Charter School 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thibodaux), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,470
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–1 | 0.1 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| The Max Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 1–8 | 0.4 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of LafourcheCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| C.m. Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 4–5 | 0.8 mi | 379 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #5 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Thibodaux, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayou Community Academy Charter School
What grades does Bayou Community Academy Charter School serve?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Community Academy Charter School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayou Community Academy Charter School rank in LA?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks #118 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Bayou Community Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayou Community Academy Charter School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Bayou Community Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Bayou Community Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bayou Community Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Bayou Community Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
31.1% of students at Bayou Community Academy Charter School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (985) 446-3011
- Area population (ZIP 70301)
- 48,820
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 70301; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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