Enrollment
425
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Orleans, LA
Robert Russa Moton Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Russa Moton Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220028601830Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Russa Moton Charter School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 47
- schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Russa Moton Charter School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Russa Moton Charter School ranks #9 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: Robert Russa Moton Charter School · Louisiana
NCES ID 220028601830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Russa Moton Charter School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Russa Moton Charter School
Robert Russa Moton Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Louisiana schools and 27% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 30.7% 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): Robert Russa Moton Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 20.6:1).
Robert Russa Moton Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Robert Russa Moton 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 Robert Russa Moton Charter School compares
Robert Russa Moton 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,262
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robert Russa Moton Charter School, which includes Robert Russa Moton Charter School.
$13,262
Per student
-19%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 29.2%
Federal 30.7%
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 (~425 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Russa Moton Charter School
How many students attend Robert Russa Moton Charter School?
Robert Russa Moton Charter School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Orleans, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Russa Moton Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Russa Moton Charter School is 21.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Russa Moton Charter School?
80.2% of students at Robert Russa Moton Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Russa Moton Charter School?
Robert Russa Moton Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Robert Russa Moton Charter School rank among schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Russa Moton Charter School ranks #9 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 Robert Russa Moton Charter School a good school?
Robert Russa Moton Charter School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Robert Russa Moton Charter School?
None; Robert Russa Moton Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Robert Russa Moton Charter School is its only campus.
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