Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pierre A. Capdau Charter School 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 was 9% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierre A. Capdau Charter School's ranking?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is ranked #1118 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pierre A. Capdau Charter School?
507 students attend Pierre A. Capdau Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierre A. Capdau Charter School offer ?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pierre A. Capdau Charter School part of?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is part of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Pierre A. Capdau Charter School located?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is located in the Milneburg neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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