Excellent
#97 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 8% in state
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Elementary School · Lake Forest Elementary Charter School · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 62 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11110 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128
- Math 84% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Forest Elementary Charter School score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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 38 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Forest Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fannie C. Williams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Einstein Charter at Sherwood ForestCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Resurrection of Our LordPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Renew Dolores T. Aaron ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 760 | 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.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,394NCES 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.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is listed in Lake Forest Elementary Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, serving approximately 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
What grades does Lake Forest Elementary Charter School serve?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary Charter School?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Forest Elementary Charter School rank in LA?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School ranks #97 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lake Forest Elementary Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Lake Forest Elementary Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Lake Forest Elementary Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lake Forest Elementary Charter School a Title I school?
No, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Forest Elementary Charter School?
70.2% of students at Lake Forest Elementary 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
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.7%
- Phone
- (504) 826-7140
- 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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