Excellent
#39 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 3% in state
Homer Plessy Community School
Elementary School · Homer Plessy Community School · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1423 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
- Math 32% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homer Plessy Community School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 37% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 28 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homer Plessy Community 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,580
Median home value
$385,100
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillis Wheatley Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Bricolage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Kipp LeadershipCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 949 | Compare → |
| Life of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
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.
Homer Plessy Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,587NCES 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.
Homer Plessy Community School is listed in Homer Plessy Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer Plessy Community School
Homer Plessy Community School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Homer Plessy Community School, serving approximately 768 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer Plessy Community School
What grades does Homer Plessy Community School serve?
Homer Plessy Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Homer Plessy Community School?
Homer Plessy Community School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Plessy Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Plessy Community School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer Plessy Community School rank in LA?
Homer Plessy Community School ranks #39 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Homer Plessy Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer Plessy Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Homer Plessy Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer Plessy Community School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Homer Plessy Community School a charter school?
Yes, Homer Plessy Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Homer Plessy Community School a Title I school?
No, Homer Plessy Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer Plessy Community School?
60.8% of students at Homer Plessy Community 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
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (504) 503-0055
- Area population (ZIP 70116)
- 10,377
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 70116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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