Wilson Charter School

Located at 3617 General Pershing Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Wilson Charter School operates as a fully open, independent charter district serving a large city environment within the greater New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area. Operating a single dedicated campus, the district provides a continuous academic foundation from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, bridging early childhood learning with middle school preparation. Serving a total enrollment of 601 students, the school maintains balanced grade sizes—from early childhood classes to graduating eighth-grade cohorts—offering families a stable, unified educational experience rooted in the heart of Orleans Parish.

The school community reflects a rich cultural diversity, primarily serving Black and Hispanic students alongside multiracial, Asian, White, and Native American learners, with a balanced student body of 309 male and 292 female pupils. To support these students, the district maintains a substantial educational workforce of over 143 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 79 dedicated full-time teachers, supported by instructional aides and a robust team of nearly 60 specialized support personnel. For parents seeking a close-knit PK–8 environment and researchers studying urban charter governance, Wilson Charter School demonstrates a structured, resource-backed commitment to primary and middle school education in Louisiana.