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#784 of 1,288 schools in LA
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Elementary School · Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc. · Lake Charles, LA
A charter elementary school in Lake Charles, LA where students score 61 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3160 Power Center Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Math 24% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Charles Charter Academy score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
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 33% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 50 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Charles Charter Academy 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), 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
$58,427
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Southwest Louisiana Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 848 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| T. H. Watkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 186 | 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.
Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES 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.
Lake Charles Charter Academy is listed in Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Charles Charter Academy
Lake Charles Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc., serving approximately 923 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Charles Charter Academy
What grades does Lake Charles Charter Academy serve?
Lake Charles Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Charles Charter Academy?
Lake Charles Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 923 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Charles Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Charles Charter Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Charles Charter Academy rank in LA?
Lake Charles Charter Academy ranks #784 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lake Charles Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Charles Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Lake Charles Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Charles Charter Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Lake Charles Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lake Charles Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lake Charles Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Lake Charles Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Charles Charter Academy?
84.5% of students at Lake Charles Charter Academy 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
- 923
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (337) 475-7900
- Area population (ZIP 70607)
- 28,285
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 70607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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