Below Average
#1059 of 1,288 schools in LA
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School
Elementary School · Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m. School · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5800 St. Roch Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
- Math 17% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 37 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Charter GentillyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - UnoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - ParkviewCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 516 | 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.
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m. School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,986NCES 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.
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is listed in Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m.
School, serving approximately 680 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,059 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School
What grades does Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School serve?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School rank in LA?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School ranks #1,059 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School a charter school?
Yes, Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School a Title I school?
No, Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School?
87.9% of students at Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m 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
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (504) 872-9257
- 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.
- 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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