Arthur Ashe Charter School

1456 Gardena Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122

Charter School 831 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Arthur Ashe Charter School, located on Laurel Street in the Uptown area of New Orleans, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by the Firstline Schools network, the institution is named in honor of the legendary tennis champion and social activist Arthur Ashe. Reflecting its namesake’s legacy, the school emphasizes a culture of character development, social justice, and academic excellence, aiming to provide a holistic education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its focus on a "whole child" approach, which balances rigorous academic standards with enrichment programs in areas such as art, music, and physical education. Arthur Ashe Charter School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and family engagement, striving to create an inclusive environment where students feel supported and empowered. By fostering a sense of civic responsibility and personal integrity, the school seeks to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to the New Orleans community and the world at large.

831

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

30.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur Ashe Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	43
Black	763
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Black
763 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (5.2 %)
Two or More
18 (2.2 %)
White
6 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Arthur Ashe Charter School
Phone:	(504)373-6267
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	648
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 99