WILSON CHARTER SCHOOL

Wilson Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Wilson Charter School school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 643 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Wilson 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.

Wilson Charter School (formerly known as Wilson Elementary) is a public charter school located in the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Serving students in grades PK–8, the school operates under the NOLA Public Schools district and has historically focused on providing a comprehensive, foundational education rooted in the community it serves. As a charter institution, it utilizes an autonomous management model that allows for tailored instructional strategies aimed at boosting student achievement and fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is notable for its historic campus on General Pershing Street, which serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the New Orleans charter landscape, Wilson places an emphasis on preparing students for high school success through a structured curriculum and a commitment to academic growth. By maintaining close ties to the local community and prioritizing inclusive outreach, Wilson Charter School works to provide a stable, consistent educational experience for its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Wilson Charter School at (504) 250-2137 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3617 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70125-4530
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WILSON CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 643 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Changed Boundary/Agency
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Wilson Charter School
Total Students:
643
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 643 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILSON CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
82.1%
Hispanic/Latino
17.0%
White
0.9%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.