Homer Plessy Community School serves 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homer Plessy Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Homer Plessy Community School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Homer Plessy Community School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
49%
42%
White
29%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Homer Plessy Community School often compared to?
Homer Plessy Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet Tubman Charter School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Homer Plessy Community School?
696 students attend Homer Plessy Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Homer Plessy Community School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Plessy Community School?
Homer Plessy Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homer Plessy Community School offer ?
Homer Plessy Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Homer Plessy Community School part of?
Homer Plessy Community School is part of Homer Plessy Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Homer Plessy Community School located?
Homer Plessy Community School is located in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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