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#146 of 253 private schools in LA

Temple Christian Academy

Elementary School · Jena, LA

A private elementary school in Jena, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5933 AIMWEKK RD, Jena, LA 71342

  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment98
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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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The neighborhood

Where Temple Christian 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,556

Median home value

$154,000

Median rent

$533/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.8%
Black3.1%
Hispanic2.0%
Two or More2.0%
Asian1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–21.1 mi392Compare →
Goodpine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.93–53.1 mi270Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Temple Christian Academy is listed in Jena, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Temple Christian Academy

Temple Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Jena, LA, serving approximately 98 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Temple Christian Academy

What grades does Temple Christian Academy serve?

Temple Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Temple Christian Academy?

Temple Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Temple Christian Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Temple Christian Academy rank in LA?

Temple Christian Academy ranks #146 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Temple Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Temple Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Temple Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Temple Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Temple Christian Academy a religious school?

Temple Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
98
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
LaSalle Parish
Area population (ZIP 71342)
7,389
Area average commute
40 min
Area median age
41
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 71342; 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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