John A. Shaw Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John A. Shaw Elementary School?
522 students attend John A. Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of John A. Shaw Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does John A. Shaw Elementary School offer ?
John A. Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is John A. Shaw Elementary School part of?
John A. Shaw Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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