- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Orleans, LA
Elan Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Elan Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220117002438Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elan Academy Charter School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #13 of 47
- schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elan Academy Charter School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elan Academy Charter School ranks #13 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: Orleans Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220117002438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Elan Academy Charter School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 220117002438 · New Orleans, LA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
436 enr · 16.8:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students)
Elan Academy Charter School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Elan Academy Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
739 students
- Mary Bethune E
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
659 students
- This school
Elan Academy Charter School
436 students
- Travis Hill Sc 117
Travis Hill School
117 students
- The Delores Ta 77
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
77 students
What this shows Elan Academy Charter School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elan Academy Charter School compares
Elan Academy Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$39,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.0%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Elan Academy Charter School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orleans Parish reports $39,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elan Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Hill School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elan Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in New Orleans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elan Academy Charter School
How many students attend Elan Academy Charter School?
Elan Academy Charter School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Orleans, LA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elan Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elan Academy Charter School is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elan Academy Charter School?
91.8% of students at Elan Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elan Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Elan Academy Charter School is African American at 87.2% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elan Academy Charter School?
Elan Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elan Academy Charter School rank among schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, Elan Academy Charter School ranks #13 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.
What other schools are in Orleans Parish?
Besides Elan Academy Charter School, Orleans Parish also operates Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students), Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (659 students), and Travis Hill School (117 students). See the Orleans Parish district page for the complete list.