The Willow School District

5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

The Willow School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,120 students in The Willow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in The Willow School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
2,120 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The Willow School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 180 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#3 out of 193 school districts
(Top 5%)
(22-23)
80%
34%
92%
42%
83%
27%
≥95%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
21%
41%
% White
58%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,604 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,561 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,604
$15,176
Spending / Student
$9,561
$14,514

Best The Willow School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 2,120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Willow School District?
The Willow School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,120 students.
What is the rank of The Willow School District?
The Willow School District is ranked #2 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Willow School District?
58% of The Willow School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Willow School District?
The Willow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is The Willow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,561 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in LA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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