LAPrimaryCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Phillis Wheatley Community School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|New Orleans, Louisiana|Phillis Wheatley Community School

New Orleans, LA 70119

School Profile

Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
832
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
76.9%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
17%
10th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
7%
9th percentile in LA
Chronic Absenteeism
69.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Worse than average in LA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,441
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 33%State 28%Local 40%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$254,906
+1.4% YoY
New Orleans, LA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

777
Current enrollment
Stable(-9% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Phillis Wheatley Community School

Phillis Wheatley Community School has a total enrollment of 832 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in New Orleans, LA.

Calendar Guides

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