Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Idea Oscar Dunn 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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-7
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Oscar Dunn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Oscar Dunn's student population of 301 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Oscar Dunn 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 Idea Oscar Dunn is 0.29, 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
#1127 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
83%
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
71%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Oscar Dunn's ranking?
Idea Oscar Dunn is ranked #1127 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Idea Oscar Dunn?
301 students attend Idea Oscar Dunn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Idea Oscar Dunn students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Oscar Dunn?
Idea Oscar Dunn has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idea Oscar Dunn offer ?
Idea Oscar Dunn offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Idea Oscar Dunn part of?
Idea Oscar Dunn is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Oscar Dunn located?
Idea Oscar Dunn is located in the New Orleans East Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 12 other public schools located in New Orleans East Area.
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