Medard H. Nelson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Medard H. Nelson Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Medard H. Nelson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Medard H. Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Medard H. Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Medard H. Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Medard H. Nelson Elementary School?
453 students attend Medard H. Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Medard H. Nelson Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medard H. Nelson Elementary School?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medard H. Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Medard H. Nelson Elementary School part of?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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