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#599 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 46% in state
Lafayette Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Lafayette Academy Charter School · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2727 South Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Academy Charter School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,665
Median home value
$451,600
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleansCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Noble MindsCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.9 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lafayette Academy Charter School is listed in Lafayette Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Academy Charter School
Lafayette Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Lafayette Academy Charter School, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Academy Charter School
What grades does Lafayette Academy Charter School serve?
Lafayette Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lafayette Academy Charter School?
Lafayette Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Academy Charter School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Academy Charter School rank in LA?
Lafayette Academy Charter School ranks #599 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lafayette Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lafayette Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Academy Charter School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Lafayette Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Lafayette 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 Lafayette Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Academy Charter School?
96.7% of students at Lafayette 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
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (504) 861-9767
- Area population (ZIP 70118)
- 36,061
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 70118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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