Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy
Tel:
(504) 872-9257
Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy's student population of 746 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-10 |
| Total Students | 746 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1127 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 95% | 43% |
| White | 1% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 52% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy is Lake Area New Technical Early College High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Esperanza Charter School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Lake Area New Technical Early College High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 677 students
0.0 miles
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-8811 0.0 9-12 677 - New Orleans Esperanza Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 528 students
0.5 miles
4407 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-0659 0.5 K-8 528 - New Orleans Phillis Wheatley Community School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 785 students
0.5 miles
2300 Dumaine St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6205 0.5 PK-8 785 - New Orleans Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology Grades: PK-8 | 709 students
0.7 miles
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076 0.7 PK-8 709 - New Orleans Bricolage Academy Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 443 students
1.2 miles
3368 Esplanade
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 539-4505 1.2 K-4 443
School Reviews
| 2 The teachers never show up. The student never come to school and when they do they fight. They learn nothing! - Posted by Student/Alumni - lilca |
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