Top Rankings
Orleans Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,128 students in Orleans Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Orleans Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
6 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
2,128 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Orleans Parish 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.65
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,376 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
80,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
1,972 Students
293,239 Students
% Black Students
93%
41%
# White Students
23 Students
290,584 Students
% White Students
1%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
26,320 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
25,475
# Students in K Grade:
201
51,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
198
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
51,352
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
52,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $187,956 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $184,397 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$400 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$392 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$187,956
$15,176
Spending / Student
$184,397
$14,514
Best Orleans Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elan Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
Grades: PK-8
| 734 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Grades: 9
| 41 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Grades: 3-12
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdonogh #35 College Preparatory School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,128 students.
What is the rank of Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District is ranked #93 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans Parish School District?
93% of Orleans Parish School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orleans Parish School District?
Orleans Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Orleans Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $184,397 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
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