Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology

2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology 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 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology's student population of 745 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 96% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
745 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#789 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
32%
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41%
42%
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13%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
95%
41%
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White
n/a
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology's ranking?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is ranked #789 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology often compared to?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci, Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology?
745 students attend Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology offer ?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology part of?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is part of Orleans Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology located?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Gentilly.

School Reviews

5   11/4/2007
My perception of Bethune Elementary is that as a structure/edifice, it is a clean well structured and well maintained builiding, as an environment, it is a pleasant, warm and friendly setting, in reference to the faculty and staff, it is a close knit, concerned for and about each other community that breeds and exuberate love and affection. As far as I can tell about the academics, it seems to be above standard and up to date on the latest technology and trendsthe students appear to be interesting in learning and the teachers appears to be well sutied and professionally efficient. The staff seems to be incorprated and intergrated into the body as the sum parts of a whole. The leadership appears to be solid and steadfast ase well as endearing, grounded and routed. I would highly recommend this institution to any parent or person who is seeking to place thier chid or children in a safe, sound and nurturing well maintained academic setting where the children's education, health and welfare is one of key ingredients to thier mission.
- Posted by Parent - glenn

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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