Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

Lafayette Charter Foundation
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
Charter School 2,177 Students
Other Pre-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.
2,177
Total Students
106.2
Full-Time Teachers
20.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    1,517 (69.7%)
  • White
    457 (21.0%)
  • Two or More
    104 (4.8%)
  • Hispanic
    77 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3%)
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: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 2,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 141
Grade 1 143
Grade 2 147
Grade 3 152
Grade 4 143
Grade 5 142
Grade 6 168
Grade 7 211
Grade 8 228
Grade 9 244
Grade 10 212
Grade 11 124
Grade 12 86
Gender Ratio
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