Audubon Charter School

Audubon Charter School in New Orleans, LA, is a high-performing public charter school serving 937 students in grades PK-8, operating as its own district ranked 4th out of 116 in Louisiana with a 5-star rating. This school stands out as an academic powerhouse in the area, with LEAP test scores that are dramatically higher than most nearby schools—80% proficiency in Math and 88% in ELA, compared to just 49% and 57% at Wilson Charter School or 48% and 64% at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science. Audubon also boasts exceptionally low chronic absenteeism at 8.2%, far below the state average of 22.5% and rates of 29-36% at neighboring schools like Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School and The Leah Chase School.

What makes Audubon particularly noteworthy is its consistent track record of excellence across diverse student groups. The school ranks in the 90th percentile for special education students and 97th percentile for multi-racial students, both earning 5-star ratings. Its 8th graders taking high school courses achieve remarkable results, with 92% proficient in English I and 79% in Algebra I. While the school serves a lower percentage of students from low socio-economic status (32.55% free/reduced lunch) compared to neighbors like Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary (96.47%), its low-income students still perform well above the state average, ranking in the 80th percentile.

Audubon has shown a clear upward trajectory over the past five years, rising from the 67th percentile to its current 88th percentile state ranking (81 out of 690 elementary schools). It operates with a low student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, which may contribute to its success. However, it's worth noting that Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies, located just 2 miles away, achieves even higher rankings (99th percentile) with a higher-poverty student body and larger class sizes, suggesting different paths to excellence. For families in the area, Audubon represents an exceptional educational opportunity, though it also highlights the significant achievement gap with nearby schools like Noble Minds and KIPP Central City, which rank in the bottom 30% of the state.