Foundation Preparatory Academy vs Langston Hughes Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 645 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
274 students
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
| Measure | Foundation Preparatory Academy New Orleans, Louisiana | Langston Hughes Charter Academy New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 697 | #545 of 697 |
| National rank | #42167 of 50,301 | #26168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 274 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 24.2).
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 90.9%).
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy is the larger school with 791 students compared with 274.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Foundation Preparatory Academy better than Langston Hughes Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Langston Hughes Charter Academy ranks higher (48.5 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foundation Preparatory Academy and Langston Hughes Charter Academy?
About 645 m in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foundation Preparatory Academy: 274. Langston Hughes Charter Academy: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foundation Preparatory Academy and Langston Hughes Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
Foundation Preparatory Academy is 686th of 697 and Langston Hughes Charter Academy is 545th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).