Morris Jeff Community School District

211 S. Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Morris Jeff Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,442 students in Morris Jeff Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Morris Jeff Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,309 Schools
# Students
1,442 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Morris Jeff Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#61 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
34%
38%
42%
23%
27%
77%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
31%
11%
% Black
46%
42%
% White
18%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,114 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,957 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,114
$16,127
Spending / Student
$10,957
$15,423

Best Morris Jeff Community School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Gr: PK-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morris Jeff Community School District?
Morris Jeff Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,442 students.
What is the rank of Morris Jeff Community School District?
Morris Jeff Community School District is ranked #62 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris Jeff Community School District?
46% of Morris Jeff Community School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris Jeff Community School District?
Morris Jeff Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Morris Jeff Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,957 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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