Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
96%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSD-Lagniappe Academies Of New Orleans 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans?
180 students attend Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans?
Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans offer ?
Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans part of?
Lagniappe Academy Of New Orleans is part of RSD-Lagniappe Academies Of New Orleans School District.
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