A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Lake Charles, LA
Grades PreK to 5 · 736 students
Public school
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 8 · Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.
Charter school
About Lake Charles Charter Academy
Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lake Charles Charter Academy is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 951 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Lake Charles. With about 58.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Calcasieu Parish. Within 5 miles there are 28 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 3160 Power Center Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70607 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (337) 475-7900 |
| School district | Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc. |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 951 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 58.3 |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, small, Calcasieu Parish |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220015802319). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Lake Charles College PrepCharter · Grades 9 to 12Lake Charles · 0.2 miFairview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 0.5 miCovenant Grace AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Lake Charles · 1.3 miOak Park Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Charles · 1.5 miSouthwest Louisiana Charter AcademyCharter · Grades PreK to 8Lake Charles · 1.6 miT. H. Watkins Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Lake Charles · 1.6 miBrentwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 1.7 miOak Park Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 1.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Lake Charles Charter Academy serve?
Lake Charles Charter Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Lake Charles Charter Academy?
Lake Charles Charter Academy reported 951 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Charles Charter Academy?
About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 951 students and 58.3 teachers in federal data.
Is Lake Charles Charter Academy a public or charter school?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Lake Charles Charter Academy in?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is part of Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc..
Where is Lake Charles Charter Academy located?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is at 3160 Power Center Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70607. The phone number is (337) 475-7900.
How many other schools are near Lake Charles Charter Academy?
There are 28 other schools within 5 miles of Lake Charles Charter Academy in our directory.
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