Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

Lake Charles, Louisiana — 1 schools

741
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,264
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 741 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 852 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Calcasieu Parish County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,264 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 62.0% local, 22.9% state, and 15.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #143 of 176 in Louisiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 18.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.0% African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% White across the district's schools.

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 18.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is typically wider than the Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.2%
Federal
22.9%
State
62.0%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
143 / 176
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Calcasieu Parish county, where this district is located.

$921
Studio/mo
$928
1 BR/mo
$1,217
2 BR/mo
$1,459
3 BR/mo
$1,611
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.

White 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 69.0%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter
852

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 741 students.

How much does Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy spend per student?

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy spends $17,264 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #143 in Louisiana.

What is the average rent near Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Calcasieu Parish County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy students are 69.0% African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #143 out of 176 districts in Louisiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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