Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
28 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
95%
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 Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School?
443 students attend Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School offer ?
Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School part of?
Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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