Mary D. Coghill Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
371 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%

White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mary D. Coghill Elementary School?
371 students attend Mary D. Coghill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mary D. Coghill Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary D. Coghill Elementary School?
Mary D. Coghill Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary D. Coghill Elementary School offer ?
Mary D. Coghill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mary D. Coghill Elementary School part of?
Mary D. Coghill Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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