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#1170 of 1,288 schools in LA
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Elementary School · Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy · Lake Charles, LA
A charter elementary school in Lake Charles, LA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 East McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Math 11% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy score 36% 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 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Louisiana 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Henry Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 324 | 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.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,788NCES 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.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is listed in Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy, serving approximately 848 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
What grades does Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy serve?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy rank in LA?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy ranks #1,170 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
84.4% of students at Southwest Louisiana 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
- 848
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (337) 475-7910
- 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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