Enrollment
3,669
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngsville, LA
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220023102392Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Youngsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Youngsville, LA.
School address
District: Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy · Louisiana
NCES ID 220023102392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+135% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Youngsville, Louisiana, enrolling 3,669 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Louisiana schools and 135% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.6% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,669 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy spends $9,683 per pupil, 41% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Youngsville's public schools, it stands alongside Green T. Lindon Elementary School (719 students): Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 3,669 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Louisiana, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy compares
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.5:1 | ▲ 135% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 51% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,669 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,669
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
39.5:1
students per teacher
- 135% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, which includes Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy.
$9,683
Per student
-41%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.5%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Youngsville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,669 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
How many students attend Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has 3,669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngsville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is 39.5:1, which is 135% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?
30.6% of students at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Youngsville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy rank among schools in Youngsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Youngsville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Youngsville on the city page.
Is Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy a good school?
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy?
None; Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy is its only campus.
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