New Vision Learning Academy

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New Vision Learning Academy ranks 462 nd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Vision Learning Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Monroe, Louisiana, with a student population of 223 that is predominantly African American (99.55%).

While New Vision Learning Academy has consistently underperformed the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, its African American students perform significantly better than the school's overall performance, ranking 265 out of 509 Louisiana elementary schools. However, the school's performance for female, male, and low socioeconomic status students is much lower, ranking in the bottom third of Louisiana elementary schools. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 239 out of 792 Louisiana elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 462 out of 675 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 4 stars out of 5 to only 2 stars out of 5 in the current school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sallie Humble Elementary, Minnie Ruffin Elementary, and Thomas Jefferson Elementary, which generally perform better in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency, New Vision Learning Academy faces significant challenges. However, the nearby City of Monroe School District also includes the exceptional J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School, which ranks in the top 5% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

507 Swayze Street
Monroe, LA 71201

(318) 338-9995

District: New Vision Learning Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
462^nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,745

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Vision Learning Academy ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Vision Learning Academy is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare New Vision Learning Academy employs 14.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Vision Learning Academy is $14,745.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Vision Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks New Vision Learning Academy 462^nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See New Vision Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

New Vision Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks New Vision Learning Academy 81^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Vision Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at New Vision Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	54.94	362^nd	725	50.1%
2008	60.48	327^th	743	56.0%
2009	69.70	232^nd	738	68.6%
2010	65.08	297^th	736	59.6%
2011	72.85	225^th	766	70.6%
2012	65.67	279^th	764	63.5%
2013	71.46	212^th	772	72.5%
2014	59.45	343^rd	777	55.9%
2015	69.77	239^th	792	69.8%
2016	53.81	386^th	742	48.0%
2017	55.42	380^th	739	48.6%
2018	52.55	315^th	728	56.7%
2019	43.89	438^th	731	40.1%
2021	24.22	549^th	729	24.7%
2022	26.44	553^rd	727	23.9%
2023	16.13	643^rd	730	11.9%
2024	35.84	462^nd	675	31.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Vision Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	51.07	361^st	682	47.1%
2019	46.81	398^th	697	42.9%
2021	22.27	574^th	719	20.2%
2022	24.29	586^th	724	19.1%
2023	17.70	638^th	723	11.8%
2024	39.34	442^nd	674	34.4%

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Rank History for Female students at New Vision Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	41.71	440^th	684	35.7%
2021	33.86	481^st	705	31.8%
2022	32.70	512^th	701	27.0%
2023	24.50	566^th	705	19.7%
2024	34.94	440^th	635	30.7%

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Rank History for Male students at New Vision Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.71	435^th	696	37.5%
2021	16.27	610^th	704	13.4%
2022	21.33	581^st	712	18.4%
2023	17.81	614^th	713	13.9%
2024	36.41	447^th	651	31.3%

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Rank History for African American students at New Vision Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	58.61	207^th	547	62.2%
2019	57.02	239^th	559	57.2%
2021	38.82	341^st	564	39.5%
2022	41.39	333^rd	562	40.7%
2023	25.49	466^th	570	18.2%
2024	47.79	265^th	509	47.9%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for New Vision Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	99
2000	4	212	0	n/a	n/a	216
2001	3	241	0	n/a	n/a	244
2002	0	251	1	n/a	n/a	252
2003	0	251	1	n/a	n/a	252
2004	0	253	1	n/a	n/a	254
2005	0	260	0	n/a	n/a	260
2006	0	288	0	n/a	n/a	288
2007	0	333	0	n/a	n/a	333
2008	0	333	0	n/a	n/a	333
2009	0	335	0	n/a	n/a	335
2010	1	350	0	n/a	n/a	351
2011	0	363	0	0	1	364
2012	0	372	5	0	2	379
2013	0	371	3	0	0	374
2014	0	374	2	0	0	376
2015	0	380	3	0	0	383
2016	1	342	0	0	0	343
2017	0	350	0	0	0	350
2018	0	306	0	0	0	306
2019	0	307	0	0	0	307
2020	0	312	0	0	0	312
2021	0	291	0	0	0	291
2022	3	239	0	0	0	242
2023	1	222	0	0	0	223
2024	0	237	0	0	0	237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Vision Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	99	n/a	0.0	94.9
2000	216	14.2	15.2	90.3
2001	244	12.8	19.1	82.8
2002	252	16.8	15.0	87.7
2003	252	16.8	15.0	87.7
2004	254	18.9	13.4	83.9
2005	260	19.0	13.7	82.7
2006	288	19.2	15.0	83.3
2007	333	21.6	15.4	85.6
2008	333	20.2	16.5	86.5
2009	335	21.0	16.0	86.3
2010	351	20.0	17.5	84.6
2011	364	20.9	17.3	83.5
2012	379	21.9	17.2	85
2013	374	21.1	17.7	85.6
2014	376	19.1	19.6	88.8
2015	383	17.0	22.5	86.2
2016	343	n/a	n/a	55.1
2017	350	16.6	21.0	61.7
2018	306	16.5	18.4	62.4
2019	307	15.4	19.8	70.7
2020	312	13.5	22.9	65.1
2021	291	13.0	22.3	70.8
2022	242	14.6	16.5	66.9
2023	223	11.9	18.6	50.2
2024	237	14.9	15.8	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Vision Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	99	n/a	0.0	94.9
2000	216	14.2	15.2	90.3
2001	244	12.8	19.1	82.8
2002	252	16.8	15.0	87.7
2003	252	16.8	15.0	87.7
2004	254	18.9	13.4	83.9
2005	260	19.0	13.7	82.7
2006	288	19.2	15.0	83.3
2007	333	21.6	15.4	85.6
2008	333	20.2	16.5	86.5
2009	335	21.0	16.0	86.3
2010	351	20.0	17.5	84.6
2011	364	20.9	17.3	83.5
2012	379	21.9	17.2	85
2013	374	21.1	17.7	85.6
2014	376	19.1	19.6	88.8
2015	383	17.0	22.5	86.2
2016	343	n/a	n/a	55.1
2017	350	16.6	21.0	61.7
2018	306	16.5	18.4	62.4
2019	307	15.4	19.8	70.7
2020	312	13.5	22.9	65.1
2021	291	13.0	22.3	70.8
2022	242	14.6	16.5	66.9
2023	223	11.9	18.6	50.2
2024	237	14.9	15.8	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Vision Learning Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,451
2018	$11,447
2019	$11,012
2020	$10,912
2021	$11,280
2022	$14,745

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Vision Learning Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 438^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 643^rd of 730 Elementary schools	28.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Vision Learning Academy)	40	28	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Vision Learning Academy)	54	17	37%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Vision Learning Academy)	74	55	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	60	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Vision Learning Academy)	51	59	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (New Vision Learning Academy)	37	51	14%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	51
5th Grade Mathematics (New Vision Learning Academy)	64	15	49%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	59	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Vision Learning Academy)	79	50	29%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (New Vision Learning Academy)	53	34	19%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Vision Learning Academy)	75	38	37%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	55	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Vision Learning Academy)	81	58	23%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (New Vision Learning Academy)	50	25	25%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	40	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	223	27.4%
African American	307	222	27.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.7%	50.2%	20.5%

Schools Near New Vision Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
New Vision Learning Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	507 Swayze Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	New Vision Learning Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(318) 338-9995	237	15	15.8	73.8%	0 (0.0%)	237 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.8	462^nd of 675 public elementary schools	31.6%		16.1	643^rd of 730 public elementary schools	11.9%	181				50.0	45.0	46.0	46.0	65.0	72.0	56.0	$14,745
Roy Neal Shelling Senior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4200 Elm Street	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-9533	460	37	12.5	90.4%	7 (1.5%)	447 (97.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3.1	668^th of 675 public elementary schools	1.0%		2.2	729^th of 730 public elementary schools	0.1%	61	16.0			16.0		29.0	39.0	19.0		30.0	$14,800
Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 Orange Street	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-4245	414	31	13.3	92.5%	3 (0.7%)	401 (96.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19.2	571^st of 675 public elementary schools	15.4%		32.9	507^th of 730 public elementary schools	30.5%	64	25.0	48.0		32.0	30.0	47.0	54.0	56.0	50.0	52.0	$16,675
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1207 Washington Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-8976	476	38	12.4	63.0%	6 (1.3%)	460 (96.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	92.8	26^th of 675 public elementary schools	96.1%		81.8	124^th of 730 public elementary schools	83.0%	98	92.0			90.0		94.0		94.0	85.0	92.0	$14,365
Sallie Humble Elementary School	Public	3-6	3800 Westminister Avenue	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 325-7659	600	49	12.3	50.5%	297 (49.5%)	236 (39.3%)	27 (4.5%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	83.1	106^th of 675 public elementary schools	84.3%		76.1	176^th of 730 public elementary schools	75.9%	70	82.0	85.0	85.0	72.0	81.0	82.0	75.0			79.0	$11,607
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1801 Parkvidw Drive	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-3447	404	33	12.0	89.1%	4 (1.0%)	396 (98.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	22.7	548^th of 675 public elementary schools	18.8%		20.8	601^st of 730 public elementary schools	17.7%	53	53.0	50.0	15.0	42.0	40.0	51.0	55.0	54.0	44.0	50.0	$15,200
Thomas Jefferson Elementary	Public	3-6	1001 Pecan Street	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 410-1378	263	27	9.7	95.1%	3 (1.1%)	257 (97.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	21.9	554^th of 675 public elementary schools	17.9%		24.7	571^st of 730 public elementary schools	21.8%	17	62.0	45.0	23.0		42.0	61.0	41.0	41.0	44.0	48.0	$18,765
Clara Hall Accelerated School	Public	PK, KG-2	1000 Plum Street	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-8501	284	21	13.8	88.4%	5 (1.8%)	277 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)											$16,744
Lexington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1905 Spencer Avenue	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-9753	575	41	13.8	47.8%	297 (51.7%)	214 (37.2%)	13 (2.3%)	32 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.1%)								(n/a)											$12,760
Swayze Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Burg Jones Lane	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 325-1357	204	17	12.0	93.6%	0 (0.0%)	204 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	570^th of 675 public elementary schools	15.6%		27.3	549^th of 730 public elementary schools	24.8%	21	38.0	31.0	26.0		31.0		65.0	49.0		56.0	$18,878

Frequently Asked Questions about New Vision Learning Academy

How many students attend New Vision Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended New Vision Learning Academy.

What is the racial makeup of New Vision Learning Academy?

Students at New Vision Learning Academy are 100% African American.

Is New Vision Learning Academy a good school?

New Vision Learning Academy ranks 462^nd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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