Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Willow Charter Academy's student population of 605 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Charter Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
91%
42%
White
4%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Charter Academy's ranking?
Willow Charter Academy is ranked #889 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Willow Charter Academy?
605 students attend Willow Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Willow Charter Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Charter Academy?
Willow Charter Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Charter Academy offer ?
Willow Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Charter Academy part of?
Willow Charter Academy is part of Willow Charter Academy School District.
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