Willow Charter Academy

1818 Northeast Evangeline Throughway
Lafayette, LA 70501

Charter School 605 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Willow Charter Academy, located on the Northeast Evangeline Throughway in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the National Heritage Academies network, the school operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development. It emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, often utilizing a moral-focus curriculum that integrates character-building lessons into the daily academic experience.

The school is known for its commitment to parent involvement and its belief that a strong partnership between teachers, families, and students is essential to student achievement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clear code of conduct, Willow Charter Academy aims to provide a safe, focused atmosphere where students can master core subjects like math, science, and literacy. Located in the heart of Lafayette, the academy serves as a distinct educational option for local families seeking a curriculum-driven approach to public education.

605

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

34.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	18
Black	550
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

Black
550 (90.9%)
White
24 (4.0%)
Hispanic
18 (3.0%)
American Indian
12 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Willow Charter Academy
Phone:	(616)954-6377
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 74

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willow Charter Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	55
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willow Charter Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	301	49.8%
Male	304	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)