For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,269 students in Orleans Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Orleans Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 56% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,353 Schools
# Students
3,269 Students
693,511 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
38,731 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Orleans Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 188 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
71%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,309 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
11,126 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
59,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
2,777 Students
292,872 Students
% Black Students
85%
42%
# White Students
246 Students
300,886 Students
% White Students
7%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
590 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
21,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
22,245
# Students in K Grade:
272
50,503
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
53,266
# Students in 2nd Grade:
310
51,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
309
50,513
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
50,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
310
50,987
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
53,360
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
54,602
# Students in 8th Grade:
307
54,329
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
55,930
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
52,664
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
48,390
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
44,421
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $131,259 is higher than the state median of $14,106. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $138,846 is higher than the state median of $13,208. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$429 MM
$12 MM
Spending
$454 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$131,259
$14,106
Spending / Student
$138,846
$13,208
Best Orleans Parish School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elan Academy Charter School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Park Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 619-9720
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Grades: PK-8
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
Youth Study Center
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Grades: 3-12
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Chatham Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 304-3932
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 304-3932
Grades: PK-8
| 751 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homer A. Plessy Community School
Charter School
721 St. Phillip St
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 421-5711
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 421-5711
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: n/an/a
4617 Mirabeau Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 766-0299
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 766-0299
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rooted School
Charter School
4238 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 208-6571
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 208-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,269 students.
What is the rank of Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District is ranked #100 out of 188 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans Parish School District?
85% of Orleans Parish School District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 18:1.
What is Orleans Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $138,846 is higher than the state median of $13,208. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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