Medard H. Nelson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3121 Saint Bernard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Black
100%
42%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Medard H. Nelson Elementary School?
453 students attend Medard H. Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Medard H. Nelson Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medard H. Nelson Elementary School?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medard H. Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Medard H. Nelson Elementary School part of?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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