McDonogh 42 Charter School

1651 N Tonti Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

Charter School 421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

McDonogh 42 Charter School, located in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Operating as a public charter school, it focuses on providing a structured, supportive academic environment for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school emphasizes foundational learning and character development, aiming to prepare its pupils for long-term success through a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of the broader New Orleans public school landscape, McDonogh 42 has undergone significant evolution in its pursuit of educational equity and excellence. The school prioritizes fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the community to enhance student engagement and achievement. By focusing on holistic development and providing consistent support systems, the institution strives to empower its students to overcome local challenges and reach their full academic potential.

421

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonogh 42 Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	42
Black	375
Asian	2

Black
375 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (10.0 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	McDonogh 42 Charter School
Phone:	(504)942-3660
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 20

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 54