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Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest

Elementary School · Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest · New Orleans, LA

A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Charter

4801 Maid Marion Drive, New Orleans, LA 70128

  • Math 10% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-5.6 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.7% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.3% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$14,489
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,538

Median home value

$220,200

Median rent

$1,210/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fannie C. Williams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.4PK–80.5 mi477Compare →
Lake Forest Elementary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–80.8 mi654Compare →
Resurrection of Our LordPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–71.1 mi222Compare →
Renew Schaumburg ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.1PK–81.3 mi704Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,489NCES 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.

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest is listed in Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,259 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest

What grades does Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest serve?

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest?

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest?

The student-teacher ratio at Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest rank in LA?

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest ranks #1,259 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest's MySchoolScout rating?

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest a charter school?

Yes, Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest a Title I school?

No, Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest?

98.7% of students at Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
Area population (ZIP 70128)
22,973
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
37.1
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 70128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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