Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Idea Oscar Dunn 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
83%
41%
White
1%
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
71%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
IDEA Public Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Idea Oscar Dunn?
301 students attend Idea Oscar Dunn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Idea Oscar Dunn students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Oscar Dunn?
Idea Oscar Dunn has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Oscar Dunn offer ?
Idea Oscar Dunn offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idea Oscar Dunn part of?
Idea Oscar Dunn is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Oscar Dunn located?
Idea Oscar Dunn is located in the New Orleans East Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 12 other public schools located in New Orleans East Area.
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