Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School

Charter School 792 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Alice M. Harte Elementary Charter School, located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a member of the New Orleans College Prep (NOCP) network, the school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high-performing high schools and, ultimately, college. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating character development to support the "whole child."

Beyond its academic core, Alice M. Harte is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to providing a supportive school culture. The school actively encourages family engagement and maintains a focus on inclusivity, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in the Algiers community. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing consistent behavioral supports, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, well-rounded citizens prepared for future educational challenges.

792

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

34.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	56
Black	713
Asian	3
Two or More	8

Black
713 (90.0 %)
Hispanic
56 (7.1 %)
White
12 (1.5 %)
Two or More
8 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Phone:	(504)373-6281
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 90