Success @ Thurgood Marshall

Charter School 490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Success Preparatory Academy (Success Prep) is a public charter school located in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. Operating under the umbrella of the Choice Foundation, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its educational philosophy is centered on the belief that all students, regardless of background, can achieve academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum, high expectations, and a structured learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on data-driven instruction and character development, aiming to prepare its students not only for high school success but also for enrollment in competitive colleges. By prioritizing small-group instruction and individualized support, Success Prep strives to close the achievement gap for students in the New Orleans area. The school has historically been recognized for its focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive culture that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional learning.

490

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Success @ Thurgood Marshall
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	182
Black	295
Asian	2
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
295 (60.2%)
Hispanic
182 (37.1%)
White
6 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Success Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(504)388-0208
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 60