Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m 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 is 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School's student population of 680 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School 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 Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
1%
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
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School's ranking?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is ranked #1160 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School often compared to?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School?
680 students attend Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School offer ?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School part of?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is part of Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School District.
In what neighborhood is Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School located?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is located in the Seventh Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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