Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayou Community Academy Charter School serves the northwest part of Thibodaux, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 201 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bayou Community Academy Charter School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Community Academy Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Community Academy Charter School's ranking?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is ranked #34 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Community Academy Charter School often compared to?
Bayou Community Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chackbay Elementary School, North Larose Elementary School, St. Charles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
499 students attend Bayou Community Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bayou Community Academy Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Community Academy Charter School?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou Community Academy Charter School offer ?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Community Academy Charter School part of?
Bayou Community Academy Charter School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
This school is free from and all but my kid comes home almost every day complaining about bullying. She has done this since 3rd grade and she is now in 5th. This school does have some bullies!
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