JAMES M. SINGLETON CHARTER SCHOOL

James M. Singleton Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 431 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, James M. Singleton Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The James M. Singleton Charter School, located at 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in New Orleans, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the New Orleans public school landscape, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience within the Central City neighborhood. It operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic proficiency, character development, and student growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the historic Oretha Castle Haley corridor, an area known for its rich cultural and civic heritage. By combining traditional instructional methods with a commitment to community-based learning, Singleton Charter aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and beyond. The school is part of the broader efforts in New Orleans to provide equitable, high-quality educational opportunities for families throughout the city.

For more information, contact James M. Singleton Charter School at (504) 568-3466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.