Serving 2,177 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lafayette Renaissance 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy's student population of 2,177 students has grown by 122% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Lafayette Renaissance 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 Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is 0.47, 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
#739 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
70%
42%
White
21%
41%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy's ranking?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is ranked #739 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy often compared to?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
2,177 students attend Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy offer ?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy part of?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is part of Lafayette Charter Foundation School District.
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