Summary:
An analysis of the single school in the Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School district, Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School, reveals a New Orleans elementary school (PK-8) with 565 students that faces significant academic challenges, particularly in math, while showing a notable strength in advanced Algebra I instruction.
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School has a consistent 1-star rating and ranks in the bottom 16th percentile of Louisiana schools, a position it has held for three years. The school's overall math proficiency is a critical weakness, with only 32% of students proficient compared to the state average of 62%—a 30-point gap. However, a standout anomaly exists in Algebra I, where 73% of students taking the End-of-Course exam are proficient, exceeding the state average of 63%. This suggests that while general math instruction struggles, the advanced math track is highly effective. English Language Arts (ELA) is a relative strength, with 60% proficiency (10 points below the state average), and in 6th and 7th grades, the gap narrows to just 11 points. Social Studies proficiency sits at 36%, 19 points below the state.
The most pressing issue is chronic absenteeism, which at 35.7% is significantly higher than the state's 22.5% and likely a major driver of low test scores. The school serves a high-needs population, with over 85% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The student-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. For parents, the key takeaway is that Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School offers a strong ELA program relative to its other subjects and an exceptional Algebra I course for advanced students, but faces systemic challenges in math and attendance that require significant intervention to improve overall performance.
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