Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, James M. Singleton 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James M. Singleton Charter School's student population of 229 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Mascot
Lions
School Rankings
The diversity score of James M. Singleton Charter School is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
79%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend James M. Singleton Charter School?
229 students attend James M. Singleton Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of James M. Singleton Charter School students are Black, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James M. Singleton Charter School?
James M. Singleton Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does James M. Singleton Charter School offer ?
James M. Singleton Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James M. Singleton Charter School part of?
James M. Singleton Charter School is part of James M. Singleton Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is James M. Singleton Charter School located?
James M. Singleton Charter School is located in the Faubourg Livaudais neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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