Very Good
#268 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 21% in state
Willow Charter Academy
Elementary School · Willow Charter Academy · Lafayette, LA
A charter elementary school in Lafayette, LA where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1818 Northeast Evangeline Throughway, Lafayette, LA 70501
- Math 45% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Charter Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), 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
$31,723
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice N. Boucher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| J.w. Faulk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Sts Leo-seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 291 | 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.
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.
Willow Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,323NCES 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.
Willow Charter Academy is listed in Willow Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Charter Academy
Willow Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Lafayette, LA, part of Willow Charter Academy, serving approximately 613 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Charter Academy
What grades does Willow Charter Academy serve?
Willow Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Willow Charter Academy?
Willow Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Charter Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Charter Academy rank in LA?
Willow Charter Academy ranks #268 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Willow Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Willow Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Charter Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Willow Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Willow Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Willow Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Willow Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Charter Academy?
92.8% of students at Willow 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (616) 954-6377
- Area population (ZIP 70501)
- 26,956
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 70501; 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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