Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

Charter School 1,350 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy (LRCA), located in Youngsville, Louisiana, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Operating under the umbrella of Charter Schools USA, the school is designed to provide a structured academic environment that emphasizes individualized learning, character development, and rigorous preparation for high school. Its curriculum is built around high academic standards, often utilizing a data-driven approach to ensure that students meet grade-level expectations while fostering a culture of accountability and community involvement.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to a "holistic" education, integrating core academics with character-building initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused campus setting in Youngsville, LRCA aims to offer a personalized alternative to traditional district schools. The academy emphasizes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, striving to create a safe and focused atmosphere where academic achievement and personal growth are prioritized equally.

1,350

Total Students

66.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

134.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	45
Black	945
Asian	9
Two or More	47
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
945 (70.0 %)
White
297 (22.0 %)
Two or More
47 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
45 (3.3 %)
Asian
9 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Charter Foundation
Phone:	(337)706-0066
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	223

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 127

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 121

Grade 9 115

Grade 10 75