Esperanza 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 was 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)52%
7%
Black
(19-20)45%
43%
White
(19-20)2%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
60%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Esperanza Charter School District
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Esperanza Charter School?
528 students attend Esperanza Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Esperanza Charter School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Esperanza Charter School offer ?
Esperanza Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Esperanza Charter School part of?
Esperanza Charter School is part of Esperanza Charter School District.
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