Enrollment
294
Elementary
DISTRICT 532 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ORLEANS PARISH·NCES 220117010435
The Leah Chase School
2727 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 · (504) 561-9767 · Orleans Parish
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL294 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
11.8:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
245 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 70%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 44 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 58 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 36 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 47 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (53) is 13% larger than its 5th grade class (47).
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · 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 The Leah Chase School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leah Chase School this school | 294 | 83.3% | N/A |
| Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. Garyville | 305 | 84.3% | 22.8% |
| Greenbrier Elementary School Baton Rouge | 317 | 88.3% | 29.5% |
| Oak Park Elementary School Lake Charles | 259 | 84.9% | 17.0% |
| Bernard Terrace Elementary School Baton Rouge | 240 | 87.1% | 20.0% |
| Jackson Elementary School Jackson | 244 | 86.1% | 12.2% |
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 The Leah Chase School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 294 | #547 of 714 | #42 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #148 of 655 | #9 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.6% | #541 of 655 | #33 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.3% | #221 of 705 | #27 of 44 |
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.
About The Leah Chase School
The Leah Chase School is a small elementary school. Its address is in New Orleans, Louisiana. The grade span is kindergarten through 5, and enrollment is 294 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Louisiana is about 453, so this school runs 35% smaller than that.
Orleans Parish has 6 schools and 2,322 students, and The Leah Chase School is one of those schools.
The Leah Chase School's enrollment is 88% Black. Next come 9% Hispanic. The county population is about 55% Black. The Leah Chase School's diversity index is 22%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 24.9 full-time equivalents, or about 11.8 students per teacher. On average, elementary schools in Louisiana have 14.0:1, compared with 11.8:1 here. About 83% of students, or 245, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Census estimates describe Orleans Parish this way: the median household income is $56,631, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 17%. In all, Orleans Parish has 82 public schools and roughly 48,238 students.
The nearest public school is Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans, at about 0.8 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The Leah Chase School is coded as City: Large in federal locale data.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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
Related schools
Other schools in Orleans Parish
- Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and ScienceElementary · 739 students
- Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyElementary · 659 students
- Elan Academy Charter SchoolElementary · 436 students
- Travis Hill SchoolCombined · 117 students
- The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young MenHigh · 77 students
Other schools in New Orleans
- The Willow SchoolCombined · 2,225 students
- Morris Jeff Community SchoolCombined · 1,442 students
- Warren Easton Charter High SchoolHigh · 1,138 students
- Edna Karr High SchoolHigh · 1,097 students
- International School of LouisianaElementary · 1,074 students
- Benjamin Franklin High SchoolHigh · 1,056 students
Nearby schools
- Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans0.8 mi · 897
- Noble Minds1.0 mi · 153
- Lafayette Academy Charter School1.0 mi · 519
- Eleanor McMain Secondary School1.2 mi · 690
- Wilson Charter School1.2 mi · 601
- Esperanza Charter School1.2 mi · 538
Frequently asked questions
About The Leah Chase SchoolHow large is The Leah Chase School?
The Leah Chase School enrolls approximately 294 students in grades KG-05.
Is The Leah Chase School an elementary, middle, or high school?
The Leah Chase School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does The Leah Chase School have?
The Leah Chase School employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the student diversity at The Leah Chase School?
Student demographics at The Leah Chase School are roughly 1% White, 9% Hispanic, 88% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is The Leah Chase School in?
The Leah Chase School is part of Orleans Parish.
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