Nelson Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 413 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3121 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Charter School
School District Details
- Rsd-Uno New Beginnings Schools Foundation District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,043
- Students Per Teacher: 16.2
- Enrolled Students: 1,216
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 413
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 216 (52.3%)
- Females: 197 (47.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 13 (3.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 393 (95.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 406 (98.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 404 | 97.8% |
Asian | 4 | 1.0% |
Hispanic | 4 | 1.0% |
White | 1 | 0.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 40 | 9.7% |
Kindergarten | 41 | 9.9% |
1st Grade | 44 | 10.7% |
2nd Grade | 44 | 10.7% |
3rd Grade | 46 | 11.1% |
4th Grade | 45 | 10.9% |
5th Grade | 39 | 9.4% |
6th Grade | 41 | 9.9% |
7th Grade | 34 | 8.2% |
8th Grade | 39 | 9.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $43,051
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,884 | 25% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,106 | 75% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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