A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Lake Charles, LA
Grades PreK to 5 · 736 students
Public school
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 8 · Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter school
About Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is a public charter school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 852 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Lake Charles. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (56.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Calcasieu Parish. Families comparing options will find 28 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 1700 East McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (337) 475-7910 |
| School district | Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 852 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 56.5 |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 |
| 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 220018902349). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Covenant Grace AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Lake Charles · 0.3 miF. K. White Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Charles · 0.7 miBrentwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 0.9 miFairview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 1.2 miHenry Heights Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 1.3 miLaGrange High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lake Charles · 1.6 miDolby Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 1.6 miLake Charles College PrepCharter · Grades 9 to 12Lake Charles · 1.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy serve?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy reported 852 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 852 students and 56.5 teachers in federal data.
Is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy a public or charter school?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy in?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is part of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.
Where is Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy located?
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is at 1700 East McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607. The phone number is (337) 475-7910.
How many other schools are near Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
There are 28 other schools within 5 miles of Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy in our directory.
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