A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School (Closed 2023)

4407 South Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School serves 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(09-10)
34%
66%
(09-10)
33%
66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Hispanic
50%
11%
Black
48%
42%
White
2%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School?
332 students attend A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School?
A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School offer ?
A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School part of?
A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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