Is Renaissance Academy Charter School a good school?

Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks 425 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Renaissance Academy Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Renaissance Academy Charter School?

Students at Renaissance Academy Charter School are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Renaissance Academy Charter School

Summary:

Renaissance Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in La Porte, Indiana, serving grades K-8 with a student population of 246. It is part of the Michigan City Area Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Renaissance Academy Charter School has a predominantly white student population, with 73.58% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school generally performs better than the state average on ILEARN assessments, particularly in math, with 45.18% of students proficient or better in ILEARN Math in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 31.4% for 8th grade. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts is more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 18.2% in 2021-2022 to 3.9% in 2022-2023, and has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, suggesting a more affluent student population.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Knapp Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School, and Coolspring Elementary School, Renaissance Academy Charter School stands out with its higher percentage of white students and lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. However, the school's academic performance is on par with or slightly better than the nearby schools, indicating that its success is not solely dependent on the socioeconomic status of its students. Additionally, the school's spending per student is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting that it is able to achieve its academic results with relatively lower funding.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4093 W US Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350

(219) 878-8711

District: Renaissance Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
425^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,478

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

Hispanic:

13.9%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.8. (See more...)

Compare Details Renaissance Academy Charter School ranks better than 69.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), Hispanic (13.9%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Renaissance Academy Charter School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Renaissance Academy Charter School is $8,478.

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SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy Charter School 146^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Renaissance Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Renaissance Academy Charter School 115^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2010	37.63	736^th	1009	27.1%
2011	50.29	623^rd	1025	39.2%
2012	83.95	83^rd	1015	91.8%
2013	75.86	203^rd	1035	80.4%
2014	69.20	319^th	1036	69.2%
2015	60.80	440^th	1040	57.7%
2016	56.05	525^th	1046	49.8%
2017	64.43	401^st	1033	61.2%
2018	67.46	347^th	1027	66.2%
2019	66.87	339^th	1031	67.1%
2021	60.17	410^th	1016	59.6%
2022	73.54	261^st	1020	74.4%
2023	57.59	448^th	1016	55.9%
2024	58.80	425^th	1010	57.9%

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Rank History for Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2011	54.86	246^th	451	45.5%
2012	76.58	69^th	447	84.6%
2013	77.64	64^th	444	85.6%
2014	76.80	75^th	470	84.0%
2015	81.49	61^st	485	87.4%
2016	68.65	130^th	494	73.7%
2017	80.18	65^th	472	86.2%
2018	74.69	97^th	473	79.5%
2019	81.10	63^rd	470	86.6%
2021	87.96	39^th	483	91.9%
2022	90.88	36^th	490	92.7%
2023	72.16	121^st	489	75.3%
2024	68.23	146^th	485	69.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	74	10	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	4	95
2009	85	17	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	7	117
2010	112	13	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	19	150
2011	129	27	5	16	2	0	5	0	184
2012	122	30	3	12	3	0	5	0	175
2013	152	30	1	8	2	0	12	0	205
2014	171	28	0	8	2	0	14	0	223
2015	178	34	0	8	0	0	16	0	236
2016	194	33	3	8	0	1	10	0	249
2017	192	26	5	11	0	1	12	0	247
2018	206	23	3	16	1	1	8	0	258
2019	194	12	2	17	0	1	4	0	230
2020	207	10	2	15	0	1	9	0	244
2021	218	12	1	9	0	1	12	0	253
2022	221	16	5	10	0	1	13	0	266
2023	181	16	7	28	0	1	13	0	246
2024	195	20	7	38	0	1	13	0	274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	95	6.0	15.8	9.9
2009	117	6.3	18.6	25.5
2010	150	8.0	18.7	13
2011	184	12.0	15.3	19.6
2012	175	12.0	14.5	20.6
2013	205	10.0	20.5	30.7
2014	223	11.2	19.8	22.9
2015	236	n/a	n/a	19.9
2016	249	12.0	20.7	18.1
2017	247	13.0	18.9	14.6
2018	258	12.4	20.6	22.1
2019	230	11.8	19.4	20.9
2020	244	13.9	17.5	22.5
2021	253	11.9	21.1	44.3
2022	266	16.0	16.6	30.1
2023	246	11.0	22.3	37.4
2024	274	19.0	14.4	1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Renaissance Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	95	6.0	15.8	9.9
2009	117	6.3	18.6	25.5
2010	150	8.0	18.7	13
2011	184	12.0	15.3	19.6
2012	175	12.0	14.5	20.6
2013	205	10.0	20.5	30.7
2014	223	11.2	19.8	22.9
2015	236	n/a	n/a	19.9
2016	249	12.0	20.7	18.1
2017	247	13.0	18.9	14.6
2018	258	12.4	20.6	22.1
2019	230	11.8	19.4	20.9
2020	244	13.9	17.5	22.5
2021	253	11.9	21.1	44.3
2022	266	16.0	16.6	30.1
2023	246	11.0	22.3	37.4
2024	274	19.0	14.4	1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Renaissance Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$417 (5.4%)	$7,288 (94.6%)	$7,706
2020	$230 (3.3%)	$6,845 (96.7%)	$7,075
2021	$380 (5.3%)	$6,770 (94.7%)	$7,150
2022	$873 (10.3%)	$7,605 (89.7%)	$8,478

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance Academy Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 339^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 448^th of 1016 Elementary schools	11.2%
Ranks 63^rd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 121^st of 489 Middle schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	58.1	42.4	15.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	58.1	42.4	15.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	54.8	38.2	16.6%
3rd Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	54.8	38.2	16.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	57.1	27.3	29.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	57.1	27.3	29.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	57.1	45.5	11.7%
4th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	57.1	45.5	11.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	47.6	36.4	11.2%
4th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	47.6	36.4	11.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	53.6	46	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	53.6	46	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	39.3	43.2	3.9%
5th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	39.3	43.2	3.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	60.7	48.7	12.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	60.7	48.7	12.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	68.2	42.9	25.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	68.2	42.9	25.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	50	60.7	10.7%
6th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	50	60.7	10.7%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	63.6	25	38.6%
6th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	63.6	25	38.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	56.5	52.4	4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	56.5	52.4	4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	47.8	66.7	18.9%
7th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	47.8	66.7	18.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	92.9	71.4	21.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	92.9	71.4	21.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	71.4	21.4	50%
8th Grade Math (Renaissance Academy Charter School)	71.4	21.4	50%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	230	246	7%
African American	12	16	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	17	28	64.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	194	181	6.7%
Two or More Races	4	13	225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.9%	37.4%	16.5%

Schools Near Renaissance Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Renaissance Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4093 W US Hwy 20	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	Renaissance Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 878-8711	274	19	14.4	1.1%	195 (71.2%)	20 (7.3%)	38 (13.9%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.7%)	58.8	425^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.9%		57.6	448^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.9%	23	40.5	47.1	45.0	34.5	32.0	52.4	41.6	32.4	41.2	55.0	69.0	44.0	33.3	45.2	45.0	$8,478	$873	$7,605
Springfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3054 W 800 N	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2117	310	23	13.4	67.7%	214 (69.0%)	48 (15.5%)	21 (6.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.1%)	38.9	641^st of 1010 public elementary schools	36.5%		43.3	604^th of 1016 public elementary schools	40.6%	37	12.8	32.1	32.6	38.5			29.3	36.2	37.5	41.9	38.5			38.4	20.9	$13,166	$1,675	$11,491
F Willard Crichfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	336 W Johnson Rd	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 362-2020	435	24	18.5	32.2%	368 (84.6%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (9.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	89.8	75^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.6%		88	87^th of 1016 public elementary schools	91.4%	12	65.2	58.9					62.0	76.8	69.9					73.2		$8,291	$274	$8,016
Niemann Elementary School	Public	PK	811 Royal Rd	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 873-2146	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Joy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 E Coolspring Ave	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2090	426	30	14.2	61.5%	158 (37.1%)	166 (39.0%)	44 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (13.1%)	39.2	638^th of 1010 public elementary schools	36.8%		32.7	702^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	30.9%	64	31.9	16.4	41.7	44.7			33.5	31.9	27.3	31.7	34.8			31.3	30.0	$12,152	$1,723	$10,429
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	502 Boyd Cir	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2079	347	21	16.9	61.1%	101 (29.1%)	178 (51.3%)	29 (8.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.8%)	22.5	785^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.3%		26.7	762^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	25.0%	23	7.3	13.7	20.8	42.6			21.4	22.0	25.5	22.9	23.4			23.5	18.8	$12,323	$1,722	$10,600
Coolspring Elementary School	Public	K-6	9121 W 300 N	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2073	217	17	12.6	64.5%	102 (47.0%)	76 (35.0%)	23 (10.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)	27.3	751^st of 1010 public elementary schools	25.6%		35.8	676^th of 1016 public elementary schools	33.5%	75	15.8	31.0	35.7	22.7			26.2	44.7	33.3	21.4	13.6			30.8	14.3	$13,257	$1,746	$11,511
Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	516 Weller Ave	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-3235	300	19	15.7	69.0%	219 (73.0%)	6 (2.0%)	48 (16.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.0%)	67.6	319^th of 1010 public elementary schools	68.4%		53.6	496^th of 1016 public elementary schools	51.2%	177	40.8	56.0					48.5	57.1	52.0					54.6		$8,860	$794	$8,066
Marsh Elementary School	Public	K-6	400 E Homer St	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2102	321	20	16.0	67.9%	120 (37.4%)	114 (35.5%)	36 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	49 (15.3%)	40	630^th of 1010 public elementary schools	37.6%		35.6	677^th of 1016 public elementary schools	33.4%	47	22.9	40.9	28.6	38.5			32.9	33.3	61.4	32.7	30.8			39.9	8.2	$12,367	$1,743	$10,624
Lake Hills Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-6	201 Ferguson Rd	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(219) 873-2105	361	26	13.8	73.1%	74 (20.5%)	187 (51.8%)	39 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (16.6%)	17	846^th of 1010 public elementary schools	16.2%		14.5	868^th of 1016 public elementary schools	14.6%	22	17.5	17.9	10.7	31.8			18.9	32.5	19.6	12.5	25.0			21.4	8.9	$15,205	$1,878	$13,326

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