Dequincy Elementary School vs. Lake Charles Charter Academy
Should I attend Dequincy Elementary School or Lake Charles Charter Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dequincy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Community Size
Lake Charles Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 180 students in grades 3-5, Dequincy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lake Charles Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-8
Total Students
180 students
880 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#785 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
-
99
Grade 1 Students
-
78
Grade 2 Students
-
85
Grade 3 Students
50
76
Grade 4 Students
80
89
Grade 5 Students
50
84
Grade 6 Students
-
108
Grade 7 Students
-
106
Grade 8 Students
-
115
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
14%
84%
% White
78%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
