Helen S. Edwards Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
26 teachers
School Rankings
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Helen S. Edwards Elementary School?
379 students attend Helen S. Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Helen S. Edwards Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Helen S. Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Helen S. Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Helen S. Edwards Elementary School part of?
Helen S. Edwards Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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