Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest

4801 Maid Marion Drive
New Orleans, LA 70128

Charter School 342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Einstein Charter School at Sherwood Forest** is a public charter school located in the Plum Orchard neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Serving students in grades PK through 8, the school operates under the Einstein Charter Schools network, which emphasizes high academic standards, rigorous instruction, and a holistic approach to student development. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-centered environment that focuses on preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

The school's curriculum integrates core subjects with a focus on literacy and numeracy, often utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. Beyond academics, Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest fosters a culture of excellence by encouraging extracurricular participation and character development. As part of a mission-driven network, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps by providing extended learning opportunities and maintaining strong partnerships with families to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary to excel in a global society.

342

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	80
Black	239
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

Black
239 (69.9%)
Hispanic
80 (23.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.2%)
Asian
9 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest
Phone:	(504)503-0110
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 19

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 58