Orleans Parish

Located at 2401 Westbend Parkway in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Orleans Parish school district is an open, regular public school district serving the educational needs of a large city setting within the New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area. Operating independently outside of charter district structures or supervisory unions, Orleans Parish manages six operational schools offering complete academic programming from prekindergarten through 12th grade. According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district serves a total student body of 2,322 learners, consisting of 1,064 female and 1,258 male students. Enrollment spans all grade levels, including 75 prekindergarten students, 250 kindergarteners, robust elementary cohorts—such as 269 students in 3rd grade—and middle and high school divisions extending to 49 students in their senior year.

To support its student population, Orleans Parish maintains a substantial educational and administrative framework. The district’s demographic profile reflects 2,143 Black students, 107 Hispanic students, 33 multiracial students identifying with two or more races, 24 White students, 11 Asian students, two American Indian students, and two Pacific Islander students. Instructional and operational services across the district are delivered by a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of approximately 821.68 personnel. This staffing complement features nearly 416.6 FTE classroom teachers, 73.24 FTE instructional aides, and 331.84 FTE support staff, establishing a comprehensive adult presence dedicated to teaching, assistance, and administrative oversight. Parents, students, and researchers seeking direct contact with the district administration can reach their main office at (504) 304-5680.