Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School (Closed 2006)

3819 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School serves 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Black
99%
42%
White
1%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School?
583 students attend Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School?
Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School part of?
Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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