Wilson Charter School
Tel:
(504)250-2137
- Wilson Charter School serves 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Wilson Charter School's student population of 581 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 581 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilson Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilson Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #940 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 63% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 69% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| Hispanic | 17% | 6% |
| Black | 82% | 44% |
| White | 1% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 60% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orleans Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilson Charter School is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 715 students
0.5 miles
5951 Patton Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)620-5500 0.5 PK-6 715 - New Orleans Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School Grades: 7-12 | 851 students
0.6 miles
5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504)324-7500 0.6 7-12 851 - New Orleans Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 317 students
0.7 miles
2503 Willow Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504)373-6230 0.7 K-8 317 - New Orleans Sylvanie Williams College Prep Charter School
Grades: PK-7 | 420 students
0.8 miles
3127 Martin L. King Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504)522-0100 0.8 PK-7 420 - New Orleans Kipp Booker T. Washington High School Charter School
Grades: 9 | 106 students
0.9 miles
2514 Third Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504)609-2283 0.9 9 106
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