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Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

205 Vienne Lane, Lafayette, LA 70507 · (337) 706-0066 · Lafayette Parish
GRADES PK–12COMBINED12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,177 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
2,177
Combined
STATE 527
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
106 FTE teachers
STATE 52.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
1,809 students
STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K362%
Kindergarten1416%
Grade 11437%
Grade 21477%
Grade 31527%
Grade 41437%
Grade 51427%
Grade 61688%
Grade 721110%
Grade 822810%
Grade 924411%
Grade 1021210%
Grade 111246%
Grade 12864%

This year's kindergarten class (141) is 38% smaller than its 8th grade class (228).

Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
White
45721%
STATE 41% · US 43%
Hispanic
774%
STATE 12% · US 30%
Black
1,51770%
STATE 42% · US 15%
Asian
151%
STATE 2% · US 6%
Two+
1045%
STATE 4% · US 5%
Native American
70%
STATE 1% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,10051%
Female
1,07749%

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4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,177
+1,199 (+123%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
was 21.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-252,177106.220.5:183% (1,809)
2023-241,80979.322.8:181% (1,461)
2022-231,35066.120.4:182% (1,112)
2020-219784621.3:163% (614)
2017-1885154.515.6:154% (456)
2015-166825412.6:176% (515)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy.

Since 2017-18: students up 156% (851 to 2,177); teachers up 95% (54.5 to 106.2).

About Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a combined-grade school in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school had 2,177 students in pre-K through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for combined schools in Louisiana is about 527, so this school runs 313% larger than that.

Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is administered by Lafayette Charter Foundation.

A majority of students at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy, 70%, are Black. The rest of enrollment is 21% White, 5% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. Among all residents of Lafayette Parish, the Black share is about 25%. The chance that two students picked at random at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 47%.

The school employs the equivalent of 106.2 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 20.5:1. The average ratio among combined schools in Louisiana is 52.1:1, higher than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is 83%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Lafayette Parish is 59%.

In the county around the school, Lafayette Parish, median household income is about $67,451, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is among the 50 public schools in Lafayette Parish.

The nearest public school is Carencro High School, at about 1.4 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.

For locale, NCES codes Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy as City: Mid-size. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.

The school counted 978 students in 2020-21 and 2,177 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference.

Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.

Lafayette Parish at a glance

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Population
247,997
Census ACS
Median income
$67,451
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
50
35,903 students

Quick facts

School name
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
District
Lafayette Charter Foundation
Address
205 Vienne Lane, Lafayette, LA 70507
Phone
(337) 706-0066
County
Lafayette Parish
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
2,177
Teachers (FTE)
106
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Free and reduced lunch
1,809 (83%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
220023502396
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
How large is Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy enrolls approximately 2,177 students in grades PK-12.
Is Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy have?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy employs 106 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
At Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy, the student body is approximately 21% White, 4% Hispanic, 70% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy in?
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is part of Lafayette Charter Foundation.
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