Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bayou Community Academy Charter School's student population of 511 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Community Academy Charter School is 0.43, 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
#34 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Community Academy Charter School's ranking?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is ranked #34 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Community Academy Charter School often compared to?
Bayou Community Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Larose Elementary School, St. Charles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
511 students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bayou Community Academy Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayou Community Academy Charter School offer ?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Community Academy Charter School part of?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
School Reviews
4 9/24/2020
This school is free from and all but my kid comes home almost every day complaining about bullying. She has done this since 3rd grade and she is now in 5th. This school does have some bullies!
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