Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School's student population of 622 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
78%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School's ranking?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School is ranked #979 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School?
622 students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School offer ?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School part of?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School is part of Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School located?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School is located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 4 other public schools located in Algiers.
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