Martin Behrman Elementary School District

715 Opelousas Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 847 students in Martin Behrman Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Martin Behrman Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
847 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Martin Behrman Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#139 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Martin Behrman Elementary   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin Behrman Elementary   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin Behrman Elementary   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin Behrman Elementary   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,376 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
80,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
842 Students
293,239 Students
% Black Students
100%
41%
# White Students
1 Student
290,584 Students
% White Students
n/a
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
26,320 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
62
25,475
# Students in K Grade:
83
51,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
51,352
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
52,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,420 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Martin Behrman Elementary   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart displays total spending of Martin Behrman Elementary   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,373
$15,176
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Martin Behrman Elementary   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,420
$14,514
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Martin Behrman Elementary   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Martin Behrman Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2832 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7090
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martin Behrman Elementary School District?
Martin Behrman Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 847 students.
What is the rank of Martin Behrman Elementary School District?
Martin Behrman Elementary School District is ranked #137 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin Behrman Elementary School District?
100% of Martin Behrman Elementary School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin Behrman Elementary School District?
Martin Behrman Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Martin Behrman Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,420 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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