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The Chartwell Center

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–11

New Orleans, LA

1225 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 99% of special education schools nationwide
  • Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011

The Chartwell Center is a special education school in New Orleans, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 11th grade. It has about 19 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 99% of special education schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 12% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 220 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
19
Teachers
20.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
0.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
220 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 99% of special education schools nationwide (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    17’11–1210’13–1416’15–1620’17–1811’19–2016’21–2219’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded8
    Pre-K8
    K2
    TK1
    11
    42
    51
    61
    101
    112

    Student body

    White42%
    Black32%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Two or more races11%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Chartwell Center whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about The Chartwell Center

    What grades does The Chartwell Center serve?

    The Chartwell Center serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend The Chartwell Center?

    About 19 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Chartwell Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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