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Enrollment
565
Elementary
STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PIERRE A. CAPDAU S.T.E.A.M. SCHOOL·NCES 220028400944
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School
5800 St. Roch Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122 · (504) 872-9257 · Orleans Parish
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL565 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
39 FTE teachers
STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
481 students
STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 35 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 44 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 60 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 63 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 69 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 73 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 72 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (50) is 31% smaller than its 8th grade class (72).
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School this school | 565 | 85.1% | N/A |
| Southern Hills Elementary School Shreveport | 504 | 87.1% | 15.3% |
| Mansfield Elementary School Mansfield | 542 | 87.5% | 30.7% |
| Evangeline Elementary School Lafayette | 604 | 85.3% | 35.5% |
| Elan Academy Charter School New Orleans | 436 | 85.1% | 20.2% |
| Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School Shreveport | 604 | 88.9% | 7.4% |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 565 | #190 of 714 | #28 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #444 of 655 | #30 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.7% | #540 of 655 | #32 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.1% | #198 of 705 | #22 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +38.5% | #33 of 197 | #4 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
565
+125 (+28%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 17.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 565 | 39.1 | 14.4:1 | 85% (481) |
| 2023-24 | 680 | 46.2 | 14.7:1 | 88% (598) |
| 2022-23 | 421 | 29 | 14.5:1 | 84% (354) |
| 2020-21 | 440 | 25 | 17.6:1 | 94% (414) |
| 2017-18 | 408 | 19 | 21.5:1 | 71% (291) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School.
Since 2017-18: students up 38% (408 to 565); teachers up 106% (19 to 39.1).
About Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is a mid-sized elementary school for students in New Orleans, Louisiana. It offers pre-K through 8 and has 565 students enrolled. That is 25% above the average of about 453 students for elementary schools in Louisiana.
The local education agency for Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School.
The share of Black students at Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is 88%. The remaining shares are 10% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Orleans Parish as a whole is about 55% Black, so the school's share is higher. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 22%.
There are 39.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School, giving a ratio of 14.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Louisiana is similar, at 14.0:1. A total of 481 students, or 85%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 10 points above the 75% average for public schools in Orleans Parish.
Orleans Parish is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $56,631, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 42%, and about 17% of people live in poverty. Orleans Parish's 82 public schools enroll about 48,238 students and include Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School.
Benjamin Franklin High School is about 0.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Large. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 440 to 565, a 28% rise. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (14.4:1) than in 2020-21 (17.6:1).
Parents, students, and staff can share information on special education services, counseling, and support programs here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Orleans Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
371,853
Census ACS
Median income
$56,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
48,238 students
Quick facts
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Frequently asked questions
About Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M SchoolHow many students attend Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School?
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School enrolls approximately 565 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School serve?
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is approximately 14.4:1 (39 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School?
At Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School, the student body is approximately 10% Hispanic, 88% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School public or private?
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School.
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