ROBERT RUSSA MOTON CHARTER SCHOOL

Robert Russa Moton Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Robert Russa Moton Charter School school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 344 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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 20 teachers, Robert Russa Moton Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Robert Russa Moton Charter School, located in the Read Boulevard East neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. Named after the prominent educator and successor to Booker T. Washington, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. Its mission is centered on fostering academic excellence, character development, and cultural awareness within a nurturing environment, aiming to prepare its students to become productive, contributing members of society.

The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a community-focused culture. By integrating rigorous curriculum standards with intentional social-emotional support, Moton Charter strives to address the unique needs of its diverse student population. As part of the New Orleans public school landscape, the institution focuses on closing achievement gaps and providing equitable opportunities for growth, often utilizing community partnerships to enhance the resources and extracurricular experiences available to its students.

For more information, contact Robert Russa Moton Charter School at (504) 324-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.