Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview 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 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview's student population of 516 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview 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 Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview is 0.13, which is less 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
#1105 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview's ranking?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview is ranked #1105 out of 1,251 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview?
516 students attend Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview offer ?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview part of?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview is part of Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview School District.
In what neighborhood is Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview located?
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview is located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Gentilly.
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