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Orleans Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,245 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 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
2,245 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orleans Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
92%
42%
% White
1%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $178,160 is higher than the state median of $16,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $174,787 is higher than the state median of $15,442. The school district spending/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$400 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$392 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$178,160
$16,146
Spending / Student
$174,787
$15,442
Best Orleans Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Elan Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Gr: 3-12 | 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
2727 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 561-9767
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 561-9767
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,245 students.
What is the rank of Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District is ranked #93 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans Parish School District?
92% of Orleans Parish School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Orleans Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $174,787 is higher than the state median of $15,442. The school district spending/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
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