Fannie C. Williams Charter School

Charter School 485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Fannie C. Williams Charter School (FCW), located in the Little Woods neighborhood of New Orleans, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Operating under the umbrella of the Choice Foundation, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum standards with a focus on character development. Their educational approach emphasizes the integration of technology in the classroom, small-group instruction, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high-performing high schools.

Beyond academics, Fannie C. Williams is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and the "whole child" approach. The school provides various extracurricular activities and support services designed to foster personal growth, social responsibility, and school pride. By maintaining a structured and supportive culture, the administration and faculty aim to close achievement gaps and empower students in the New Orleans East community to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and productive citizens.

485

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fannie C. Williams Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	103
Black	379
Asian	3

Black
379 (78.1%)
Hispanic
103 (21.2%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Fannie C Williams Charter School
Phone:	(504)373-6228
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 39

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 53