Enrollment
781
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Orleans, LA
Homer Plessy Community School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Plessy Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220032802527Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Plessy Community School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #43 of 47
- schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Plessy Community School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Plessy Community School ranks #43 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: Homer Plessy Community School · Louisiana
NCES ID 220032802527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homer Plessy Community School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homer Plessy Community School
Homer Plessy Community School is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 781 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 781 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 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #304, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (27%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 39.9% 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): Homer Plessy Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 20.6:1).
Homer Plessy Community School is a single-school charter district, so Homer Plessy Community 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 Homer Plessy Community School compares
Homer Plessy Community 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 52.8%
White 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Homer Plessy Community School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homer Plessy Community School, which includes Homer Plessy Community School.
$14,295
Per student
-13%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 24.6%
Federal 39.9%
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 (~781 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Homer Plessy Community School
How many students attend Homer Plessy Community School?
Homer Plessy Community School has 781 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Orleans, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Plessy Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Plessy Community School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer Plessy Community School?
55.2% of students at Homer Plessy Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Plessy Community School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Plessy Community School is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Plessy Community School?
Homer Plessy Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homer Plessy Community School rank among schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Plessy Community School ranks #43 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 Homer Plessy Community School a good school?
Homer Plessy Community School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Homer Plessy Community School?
None; Homer Plessy Community School is a single-school charter district, and Homer Plessy Community School is its only campus.
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