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John A. Shaw Elementary School (Closed 2006)

2518 Arts Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
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John A. Shaw Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeJohn A. Shaw Elementary School
Pre-K30
Kind46
155
258
347
485
557
683
761
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Total Students
522 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2024)

YearJohn A. Shaw Elementary School
2024522
2023522
2022522
2021522
2019522
2018522
2017522
2016522
2015522
2005522
2004451
2003459
2002450
2001485
2000438
1999483
1998461
1997458
1996445
1995445
1994481
1993502
1992514
1991494
1990520
1989530
1988530
1987590
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Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
24 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2005)

YearJohn A. Shaw Elementary School
200524
200427
200321
200224
200125
200028
199925
199825
199725
199620
199528
199428
199328
199233
199125
199029
198927
198827
198728
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Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2005)

YearJohn A. Shaw Elementary SchoolLouisianaOrleans Parish School District
200522:115:117:1
200417:115:115:1
200322:115:118:1
200219:115:117:1
200119:115:117:1
200016:115:116:1
199919:116:118:1
199818:116:118:1
199718:116:118:1
199623:117:122:1
199516:116:118:1
199417:116:118:1
199318:117:118:1
199216:117:117:1
199120:117:117:1
199018:117:118:1
198920:118:118:1
198820:118:118:1
198721:119:118:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)

YearJohn A. Shaw Elementary SchoolLouisianaOrleans Parish School District
2024100%41%96%
2023100%41%96%
2022100%42%96%
2021100%42%96%
2019100%43%95%
2018100%44%90%
2017100%44%90%
2016100%44%90%
2015100%44%78%
2005100%48%94%
2004100%48%94%
2003100%48%94%
2002100%48%93%
2001100%48%93%
2000100%48%93%
1999100%47%92%
199899%47%91%
1997100%46%91%
1996100%46%91%
199599%46%90%
1994100%46%90%
1993100%46%90%
1992100%45%89%
1991100%45%89%
1990100%45%88%
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White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)

YearJohn A. Shaw Elementary SchoolLouisianaOrleans Parish School District
202493%57%80%
202393%58%80%
202293%46%79%
202193%53%79%
201993%51%78%
201892%60%71%
201792%60%71%
201692%54%71%
201592%58%72%
200593%53%73%
200490%53%72%
200394%52%74%
200296%51%72%
200194%50%69%
2000100%52%73%
199995%50%73%
1998100%52%76%
199798%50%74%
1996100%50%72%
1995100%53%77%
1994100%52%76%
1993100%51%77%
199297%49%75%
199198%47%75%
199095%47%74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearJohn A. Shaw Elementary SchoolLouisianaOrleans Parish School District
20244%5%3%
20234%4%3%
20224%2%3%
20214%2%3%
20194%2%3%
20184%3%2%
20174%3%2%
20164%5%2%
20154%6%3%
20054%8%4%
20044%8%4%
20034%9%5%
20022%9%5%
20013%9%5%
20003%8%5%
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School District Name
Orleans Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John A. Shaw Elementary School?
522 students attend John A. Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of John A. Shaw Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does John A. Shaw Elementary School offer ?
John A. Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is John A. Shaw Elementary School part of?
John A. Shaw Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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