Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools in the 70130 zip code of New Orleans, Louisiana, serving grades from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, revealing a stark contrast in academic performance and socioeconomic demographics within the same neighborhood.
The clear standout is International School of Louisiana, which is the only school with available state ranking and test score data. It earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the 95th percentile of all Louisiana schools, with exceptional academic performance including 83% proficiency in Math and 87% in ELA, far exceeding state averages. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 9% is remarkably low compared to the state average of 22.5%. In contrast, ReNEW Laurel Elementary and Foundation Preparatory Academy have no reported test scores, rankings, or chronic absenteeism data, creating a "data desert" that prevents objective academic comparison. Both schools serve student bodies where over 90% qualify for free or reduced lunch, while International School of Louisiana has a much lower rate of 46.83%.
Enrollment varies significantly, with International School of Louisiana being the largest at 1,074 students, followed by ReNEW Laurel Elementary (641) and Foundation Preparatory Academy (274). Student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent, ranging from 11.8:1 at ReNEW Laurel to 15.6:1 at Foundation Preparatory. While International School of Louisiana remains a top-tier school, its state percentile ranking has declined slightly over three years from the 86th to the 78th percentile, a trend worth monitoring. The International School of Louisiana district oversees the high-performing school, while ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel and Foundation Preparatory Academy districts manage the other two schools, highlighting the educational inequality present within this single zip code.
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