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Lafayette Charter Foundation

Louisiana · Public School District
1
Schools
1,350
Students
$12,255
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
82.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+30pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Lafayette Charter Foundation is a public school district in Louisiana serving 1,350 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Per-pupil spending of $12,255 is below the national average for a US public school district. 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lafayette Renaissance Charter AcademyCharterKG–121,350
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,255-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
47%
State
38.4%
Local (property tax)
47.0%
Federal
14.6%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,350
Students
82%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score41/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lafayette Charter Foundation?
Lafayette Charter Foundation has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,350 students.
How much does Lafayette Charter Foundation spend per student?
Lafayette Charter Foundation spends $12,255 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lafayette Charter Foundation?
82% of students in Lafayette Charter Foundation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lafayette Charter Foundation?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Lafayette Charter Foundation is a charter school.
What grade levels does Lafayette Charter Foundation serve?
Lafayette Charter Foundation serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lafayette Charter Foundation?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lafayette Charter Foundation is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.