Joseph A. Craig School (Closed 2006)

1423 Saint Phillip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Joseph A. Craig School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 
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-7
Total Students
374 students

Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
28 teachers

Showing 1996–2005. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Black
99%
42%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
61%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

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 Joseph A. Craig School?
374 students attend Joseph A. Craig School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Joseph A. Craig School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Joseph A. Craig School offer ?
Joseph A. Craig School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Joseph A. Craig School part of?
Joseph A. Craig School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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