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Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1339 Forstall Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School serves 832 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
832 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School?
832 students attend Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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