Fisk-howard Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Fisk-howard Elementary School?
471 students attend Fisk-howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fisk-howard Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Fisk-howard Elementary School offer ?
Fisk-howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fisk-howard Elementary School part of?
Fisk-howard Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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