Medard H. Nelson Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> How many students attend Medard H. Nelson Elementary School?
453 students attend Medard H. Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Medard H. Nelson Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medard H. Nelson Elementary School?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medard H. Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Medard H. Nelson Elementary School part of?
Medard H. Nelson Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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