For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,830 students in Orleans Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Orleans Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
1,830 Students
682,547 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
39,119 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Orleans Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,071 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,748 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
63,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1,724 Students
285,495 Students
% Black Students
94%
42%
# White Students
27 Students
292,679 Students
% White Students
2%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
22,306 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,467
# Students in K Grade:
193
51,521
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
52,137
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
50,800
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
49,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
49,302
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
49,339
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
50,411
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
52,522
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
52,294
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
58,720
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
50,557
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
46,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
43,940
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $218,563 is higher than the state median of $15,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 134% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $214,424 is higher than the state median of $15,069. The school district spending/student has grown by 117% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$400 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$392 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$218,563
$15,757
Spending / Student
$214,424
$15,069
Best Orleans Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Park Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 619-9720
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
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
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Chatham Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 304-3932
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 304-3932
Grades: PK-8
| 735 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Grades: 9
| 29 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdonogh #35 College Preparatory School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,830 students.
What is the rank of Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District is ranked #96 out of 193 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans Parish School District?
94% of Orleans Parish School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Orleans Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $214,424 is higher than the state median of $15,069. The school district spending/student has grown by 117% over four school years.
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