Renaissance Academy Charter School

Charter School 244 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Renaissance Academy Charter School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a personalized, hands-on learning environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering strong relationships between students and faculty, the academy aims to cultivate a supportive community where individual student needs are prioritized and academic growth is encouraged through innovative instructional methods.

Beyond its core curriculum, Renaissance Academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by integrating character education and community involvement into the daily experience. The school encourages active parental participation and seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to take ownership of their education. By blending traditional academic rigor with flexible, student-centered teaching strategies, the institution strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and as responsible, engaged citizens.

244

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	30
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
184 (75.4%)
Hispanic
30 (12.3%)
Black
16 (6.6%)
Two or More
12 (4.9%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Renaissance Academy Charter School
Phone:	(219)878-8711
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 25

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 25