Enrollment
725
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Orleans, LA
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220027900903Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #46 of 47
- schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School ranks #46 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027900903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+96% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 725 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 99% of Louisiana schools and 96% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 725 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #331, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 725 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School spends $12,559 per pupil, 23% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Orleans's public schools, it stands alongside The Willow School (2,225 students): Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33:1 vs 20.6:1).
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School compares
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 96% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 725 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School, which includes Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School.
$12,559
Per student
-23%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 28.6%
Federal 33.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in New Orleans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Willow School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Morris Jeff Community School
Standard public school
1,442 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Bricolage Academy
Standard public school
965 students
Kipp Morial
Standard public school
951 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Standard public school
945 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Audubon Charter School
Standard public school
937 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~725 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
How many students attend Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School?
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School has 725 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Orleans, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is 33:1, which is 96% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School?
56.6% of students at Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School?
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School rank among schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School ranks #46 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Orleans on the city page.
Is Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School a good school?
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School?
None; Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School is its only campus.
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