Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest 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 was 50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)61%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
70%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest?
477 students attend Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest?
Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest offer ?
Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest part of?
Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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