Morris Jeff Community School

Charter School 1,575 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Morris Jeff Community School is a premier tuition-free, open-admissions public charter school located in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. Serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade, the school is globally recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Its curriculum is built upon the IB framework, which emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and inquiry-based learning, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to engage as responsible global citizens.

Beyond its academic rigor, Morris Jeff is deeply committed to its identity as a "community school." It integrates the arts, service learning, and a focus on social-emotional development into the daily experience, creating an inclusive environment that welcomes families from diverse backgrounds across the city. By fostering strong partnerships between students, parents, and the broader New Orleans community, the school strives to provide a holistic educational experience that prepares graduates for success in higher education and beyond.

1,575

Total Students

99.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Jeff Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	452
Black	709
Asian	11
Two or More	70
American Indian	1

Black
709 (45.0 %)
Hispanic
452 (28.7 %)
White
332 (21.1 %)
Two or More
70 (4.4 %)
Asian
11 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Morris Jeff Community School
Phone:	(504)373-6258
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 75

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 108

Grade 9 148

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris Jeff Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	92
Grade 7	111
Grade 8	108
Grade 9	148
Grade 10	142
Grade 11	118
Grade 12	121