BAYOU COMMUNITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Bayou Community Academy Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, located in Thibodaux, LA with about 485 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Bayou Community Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bayou Community Academy (BCA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving students in grades K-8. Established with a commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a "whole-child" approach that balances high academic standards with character development. BCA is known for its small-school atmosphere, which aims to foster close relationships between students, staff, and families, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention and support to succeed in their educational journey.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bayou Community Academy emphasizes a strong sense of community involvement and hands-on learning. The school encourages parental engagement and often integrates local cultural values into its extracurricular activities and school life. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the development of responsible, well-rounded citizens, BCA serves as a prominent educational option for families in the Lafourche Parish area who are looking for an alternative to traditional district-run public schools.

For more information, contact Bayou Community Academy Charter School at (985) 446-3011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
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BAYOU COMMUNITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Thibodaux, LA with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Lafourche Parish
District:
Lafourche Parish
Total Students:
485
Teachers:
24.18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 485 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BAYOU COMMUNITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.9%
Black or African American
16.1%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.