Nelson Elementary School, LA
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 8Pre-Kindergarten OfferedCharter
3121 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1311
How Nelson Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score31
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Nelson Elementary School
283Students
100%Low-Income Students
14Teachers
20 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 56% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 7% | 13% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 7% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 9% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 8% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 7% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 10% | 16% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 13% | 16% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 95% | 42% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | 2% | 1% | 2% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Nelson Elementary School
35%Math Proficiency
43%Reading Proficiency
39%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 69% | 50% |
| Male | 37% | 62% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 30% | 66% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 40% | 68% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 44% | 66% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 44% | 60% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 40% | 63% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 40% | 61% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40% | 57% | 38% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Low-Income | 40% | 61% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 39% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Nelson Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
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Location Map
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