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#1022 of 1,288 schools in LA
Arthur Ashe Charter School
Elementary School · Arthur Ashe Charter School · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1456 Gardena Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122
- Math 29% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur Ashe Charter School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arthur Ashe Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,613
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Cathedral Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - UnoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Kipp BelieveCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 759 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arthur Ashe Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Arthur Ashe Charter School is listed in Arthur Ashe Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur Ashe Charter School
Arthur Ashe Charter School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Arthur Ashe Charter School, serving approximately 807 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur Ashe Charter School
What grades does Arthur Ashe Charter School serve?
Arthur Ashe Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Arthur Ashe Charter School?
Arthur Ashe Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Ashe Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Ashe Charter School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur Ashe Charter School rank in LA?
Arthur Ashe Charter School ranks #1,022 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Arthur Ashe Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur Ashe Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arthur Ashe Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur Ashe Charter School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Arthur Ashe Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Arthur Ashe Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arthur Ashe Charter School a Title I school?
No, Arthur Ashe Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur Ashe Charter School?
86.5% of students at Arthur Ashe Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (504) 373-6267
- Area population (ZIP 70122)
- 35,318
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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