Wilson Charter School

3617 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70125

Charter School 712 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

712

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	232
Black	469
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
469 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
232 (32.6 %)
White
5 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Wilson Charter School
Phone:	(504)373-6274
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 41

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 83