Very Good
#376 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 29% in state
Esperanza Charter School
Elementary School · Esperanza Charter School · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4407 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Math 17% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esperanza Charter School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Esperanza 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,854
Median home value
$359,300
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Success @ Thurgood MarshallCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Morris Jeff Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,566 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 519 | 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.
Esperanza Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,246NCES 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.
Esperanza Charter School is listed in Esperanza Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esperanza Charter School
Esperanza Charter School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Esperanza Charter School, serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esperanza Charter School
What grades does Esperanza Charter School serve?
Esperanza Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Esperanza Charter School?
Esperanza Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Charter School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esperanza Charter School rank in LA?
Esperanza Charter School ranks #376 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Esperanza Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Esperanza Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Esperanza Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esperanza Charter School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Esperanza Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Esperanza Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Esperanza Charter School a Title I school?
No, Esperanza Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esperanza Charter School?
92.6% of students at Esperanza 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (504) 373-6272
- Area population (ZIP 70119)
- 36,167
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70119; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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