Enrollment
1,074
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Orleans, LA
International School of Louisiana
Federal NCES profile for International School of Louisiana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003301485Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International School of Louisiana earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
International School of Louisiana has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International School of Louisiana ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: International School of Louisiana · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003301485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International School of Louisiana compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at International School of Louisiana
International School of Louisiana is a large charter elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 1,074 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, International School of Louisiana is leaner than roughly 85% of Louisiana schools and 27% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,074 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding International School of Louisiana spends $12,951 per pupil, 21% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among New Orleans's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arthur Ashe Charter School (778 students): International School of Louisiana is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 29.9:1).
International School of Louisiana is a single-school charter district, so International School of Louisiana 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 International School of Louisiana compares
International School of Louisiana on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,951
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
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.
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 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
White 20.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, International School of Louisiana is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International School of Louisiana, which includes International School of Louisiana.
$12,951
Per student
-21%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 83.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 elementary schools in New Orleans
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arthur Ashe Charter School
Standard public school
778 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Standard public school
691 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Standard public school
690 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edward Hynes Charter School - Uno
Standard public school
577 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Mildred Osborne Charter School
Standard public school
569 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Charter School
Standard public school
538 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~1,074 students)
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Frequently asked questions about International School of Louisiana
How many students attend International School of Louisiana?
International School of Louisiana has 1,074 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Orleans, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International School of Louisiana?
The student-teacher ratio at International School of Louisiana is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% 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 International School of Louisiana?
45.2% of students at International School of Louisiana are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International School of Louisiana?
The largest demographic group at International School of Louisiana is African American at 35.8% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International School of Louisiana?
International School of Louisiana has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 International School of Louisiana rank among elementary schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, International School of Louisiana ranks #1 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in New Orleans on the city page.
Is International School of Louisiana a good school?
International School of Louisiana earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also more 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 International School of Louisiana?
None; International School of Louisiana is a single-school charter district, and International School of Louisiana is its only campus.
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