Below Average
#224 of 253 private schools in LA
First Baptist Christian Academy
Elementary School · Lake Charles, LA
A private elementary school in Lake Charles, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
282 OLD HWY 171, Lake Charles, LA 70611
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where First Baptist Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,146
Median home value
$249,400
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bluff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 986 | Compare → |
| Combre-fondel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Ralph F. Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 3–5 | 4.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Gillis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 689 | 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.
First Baptist Christian Academy is listed in Lake Charles, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Baptist Christian Academy
First Baptist Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Baptist Christian Academy
What grades does First Baptist Christian Academy serve?
First Baptist Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend First Baptist Christian Academy?
First Baptist Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Christian Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Baptist Christian Academy rank in LA?
First Baptist Christian Academy ranks #224 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is First Baptist Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First Baptist Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Baptist Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, First Baptist Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Baptist Christian Academy a religious school?
First Baptist Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Phone
- (337) 855-9075
- Area population (ZIP 70611)
- 20,681
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 70611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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