Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pierre A. Capdau Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School's student population of 480 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
91%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierre A. Capdau Charter School's ranking?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is ranked #1118 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pierre A. Capdau Charter School often compared to?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audubon Charter School - Gentilly, Renew Dolores T. Aaron Elementary School, Renew Schaumburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pierre A. Capdau Charter School?
480 students attend Pierre A. Capdau Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pierre A. Capdau Charter School offer ?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pierre A. Capdau Charter School part of?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is part of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Pierre A. Capdau Charter School located?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is located in the Milneburg neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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