Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elan 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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-6
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elan Charter School's student population of 305 students has grown by 121% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Elan Charter School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Elan Charter School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/152000/151646/elan-charter-school-chart-b2FyT7P.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Elan Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elan Charter School is 0.24, 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
#824 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Elan Charter School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Elan Charter School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/152000/151646/elan-charter-school-chart-bxho5Ws.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elan Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elan Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/152000/151646/elan-charter-school-chart-POooca.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
87%
42%
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White
4%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in LA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in LA.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/152000/151646/elan-charter-school-chart-CRkF7d.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Elan Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Elan Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/152000/151646/elan-charter-school-chart-Ba1Stg.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elan Charter School's ranking?
Elan Charter School is ranked #824 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Elan Charter School?
305 students attend Elan Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elan Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elan Charter School?
Elan Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elan Charter School offer ?
Elan Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elan Charter School part of?
Elan Charter School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Elan Charter School located?
Elan Charter School is located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 4 other public schools located in Algiers.
School Reviews
5 5/25/2021
This is a very good low student to teacher ratio.The teachers really cares about the students growth and development.
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