Phillis Wheatley Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
377 students

Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%

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


Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
377 students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Phillis Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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