Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Homer Plessy Community 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homer Plessy Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Homer Plessy Community School's student population of 768 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Homer Plessy Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Plessy Community School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
49%
41%
White
29%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer Plessy Community School's ranking?
Homer Plessy Community School is ranked #793 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Homer Plessy Community School often compared to?
Homer Plessy Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet Tubman Charter School, Foundation Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Homer Plessy Community School?
768 students attend Homer Plessy Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Homer Plessy Community School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Plessy Community School?
Homer Plessy Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homer Plessy Community School offer ?
Homer Plessy Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Homer Plessy Community School part of?
Homer Plessy Community School is part of Homer Plessy Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Homer Plessy Community School located?
Homer Plessy Community School is located in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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