Lake Forest Elementary Charter School

11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 5% in LA
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Forest Elementary Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Lake Forest Elementary Charter School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Lake Forest Elementary Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is 0.28, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#20 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
77%
34%
94%
42%
79%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
84%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Forest Elementary Charter School's ranking?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is ranked #20 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lake Forest Elementary Charter School often compared to?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Willow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary Charter School?
654 students attend Lake Forest Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lake Forest Elementary Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest Elementary Charter School?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Elementary Charter School offer ?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Forest Elementary Charter School part of?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is part of Lake Forest Elementary Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Forest Elementary Charter School located?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is located in the New Orleans East Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 12 other public schools located in New Orleans East Area.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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