At a glance
Reported students
659
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476.5
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology: 659 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 707
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New Orleans. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Orleans Parish. NCES reports 659 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (96.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black96.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Orleans Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
Elementary · Grades PK–08
739 reported students
The Leah Chase School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
294 reported students
Travis Hill School
Other · Grades 03–12
117 reported students
Public schools near Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Charter Gentilly Elementary · Charter · Audubon Charter Gentilly | KG–08 | 448 | 1.1 mi |
| Foundation Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Foundation Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 274 | 1.2 mi |
| KIPP Believe Elementary · Charter · KIPP Believe | PK–08 | 710 | 1.5 mi |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview Elementary · Charter · Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview | KG–08 | 490 | 1.6 mi |
| Langston Hughes Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Langston Hughes Charter Academy | PK–08 | 791 | 1.6 mi |
| KIPP Leadership Elementary · Charter · KIPP Leadership | PK–08 | 890 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
What grades does Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology serve?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Orleans Parish.
How many students attend Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology reported 659 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 707 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 659 students and 56.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology in?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology is part of Orleans Parish, based in New Orleans, LA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Audubon Charter Gentilly (1.1 mi), Foundation Preparatory Academy (1.2 mi), KIPP Believe (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.