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St. Charles Elementary School vs. Bayou Community Academy Charter School

Should you attend St. Charles Elementary School or Bayou Community Academy Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
St. Charles Elementary School
1690 Hwy 1
Thibodaux, LA 70301
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

St. Charles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Bayou Community Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Charles Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 511 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
274 students
511 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. Charles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bayou Community Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. Charles Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bayou Community Academy Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. Charles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bayou Community Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafourche Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Community Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafourche Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#78 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
#34 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. Charles Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bayou Community Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in LA)
72%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Charles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bayou Community Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Charles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bayou Community Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Charles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bayou Community Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of St. Charles Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bayou Community Academy Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
18
Kindergarten Students
36
56
Grade 1 Students
49
56
Grade 2 Students
48
53
Grade 3 Students
39
52
Grade 4 Students
46
52
Grade 5 Students
40
58
Grade 6 Students
-
57
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at St. Charles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. Charles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. Charles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. Charles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. Charles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafourche Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. Charles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bayou Community Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. Charles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. Charles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bayou Community Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafourche Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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