Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School in New Orleans, LA

At a glance

Reported students

565

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.14

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana elementary enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

565

Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School: 565 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

14.4:1 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: 394
Teachers (FTE): 28
Student–teacher ratio: 14.1:1

What the reported data says about Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School

Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New Orleans. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School. NCES reports 565 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to 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 (88%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. 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 Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School

1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.14 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.6%
Students with disabilities: 9.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 85.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
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%
Hispanic9.6%
Black88%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.3%

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.

Public schools near Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School

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
Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO Elementary · Charter · Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO	KG–06	577	0.7 mi
Audubon Charter Gentilly Elementary · Charter · Audubon Charter Gentilly	KG–08	448	0.8 mi
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview Elementary · Charter · Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview	KG–08	490	1.3 mi
Arthur Ashe Charter School Elementary · Charter · Arthur Ashe Charter School	KG–08	778	1.4 mi
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology Elementary · Charter · Orleans Parish	PK–08	659	1.8 mi
KIPP Believe Elementary · Charter · KIPP Believe	PK–08	710	2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School

What grades does Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School serve?

Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School.

How many students attend Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School?

Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School reported 565 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 394 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School?

The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 565 students and 39.14 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 Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School 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 Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

85.1% 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 Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School in?

Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School is part of Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School, based in New Orleans, LA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO (0.7 mi), Audubon Charter Gentilly (0.8 mi), Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.