Serving 786 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arthur Ashe Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arthur Ashe Charter School's student population of 786 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arthur Ashe Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur Ashe Charter School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
94%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Ashe Charter School's ranking?
Arthur Ashe Charter School is ranked #984 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Arthur Ashe Charter School often compared to?
Arthur Ashe Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Arthur Ashe Charter School?
786 students attend Arthur Ashe Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Arthur Ashe Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur Ashe Charter School?
Arthur Ashe Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arthur Ashe Charter School offer ?
Arthur Ashe Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arthur Ashe Charter School part of?
Arthur Ashe Charter School is part of Arthur Ashe Charter School District.
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