First Baptist Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–8
Lake Charles, LA
282 Old Hwy 171, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Lake Charles
- Smaller classes than 66% of Christian schools in Louisiana
- Growing: enrollment up 51% since 2013–14
First Baptist Christian Academy is a Baptist private school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 256 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana. Enrollment has grown about 51% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 256
- Teachers
- 35 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 129 girls, 127 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 84% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 32 Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Baptist Christian Academy whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about First Baptist Christian Academy
What grades does First Baptist Christian Academy serve?
First Baptist Christian Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend First Baptist Christian Academy?
About 256 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Baptist Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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