Summary:
In zip code 70131 of New Orleans, Louisiana, three elementary charter schools serve grades PK-8: Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School, and Elan Academy Charter School.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide. It is the only school in the area to exceed state averages in math, English, and social studies, and it boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 17.6%. Despite having the largest class sizes (14.8:1), it achieves the highest test scores, suggesting a strong school culture and efficient instruction. In contrast, Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School holds a 1-star rating but shows a notable strength in high school preparation, with its 8th graders achieving 100% proficiency in English I and 86% in Algebra I. However, it struggles with a 31% chronic absenteeism rate, the highest in the area. Elan Academy Charter School is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 14th percentile, and despite having the smallest class sizes (7.8:1) and the highest poverty rate (85.09% free/reduced lunch), it has the lowest test scores, indicating that socioeconomic challenges are not being fully overcome by its resources.
Key metrics reveal a clear hierarchy: Alice M Harte leads with 725 students and 63% math proficiency, followed by Dwight D. Eisenhower with 596 students and 51% math proficiency, while Elan Academy trails with 436 students. Chronic absenteeism is a key differentiator, strongly linked to academic performance. Notably, Alice M Harte’s state ranking has declined from the 66th to the 53rd percentile over three years, while Dwight D. Eisenhower’s ranking has improved from the 34th to the 26th percentile, suggesting a potential upward trend despite its low star rating. All three schools are part of the Orleans Parish district.
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