Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO

Located at 1901 Leon C. Simon in New Orleans, Louisiana, Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO operates as an active independent charter district situated within a large city environment. Functioning as its own local education agency for federal programs, the district focuses exclusively on elementary education, serving students from Kindergarten through 5th grade across a single operational campus. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a total student body of 577 children, comprising 301 male and 276 female students. Reflecting the vibrant community of the New Orleans metro area, the student population is racially diverse, enrolling 399 Black, 104 White, 38 Hispanic, 22 multiracial, 12 Asian, 1 American Indian, and 1 Pacific Islander student.

Academic enrollment is evenly distributed across the elementary levels, beginning with 104 kindergarteners and progressing through 98 first graders, 101 second graders, 93 third graders, 96 fourth graders, and 85 fifth graders. To support these learners, the district employs a robust workforce totaling approximately 166 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 88 FTE teachers, 15 FTE instructional aides, and 63 FTE support personnel, ensuring that classrooms receive both direct instruction and comprehensive operational backing. Families, community members, and educational researchers seeking further details about the district can reach the administrative office directly at (504) 359-7700.