Cardinal Facts

Head of School:

  • Mason Lecky, B.A. from University of Virginia; Ed.M. from Harvard University.

History:

  • Founded in 1957 by the Rev. Ralph Kimball and the Vestry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Enrollment:

  • 174 boys and girls
  • 20% Students of color
  • 34% of students receive financial aid
  • All religious affiliations are welcome

Faculty:

  • 76% of our Administration, Faculty and Staff hold Master's Degrees
  • 2 faculty members hold Doctorate degrees
  • 5:1 student/faculty ratio
  • Two teachers per class in PK-4th Grade
  • Learning Specialist

Hours:

  • Gates open at 7:30 a.m.
  • Prekindergarten 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (MWF)
  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (TTH)
  • Grades K - 8 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Daily)

Ancillary Programs:

  • Extended-Day is 12:00 noon to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for Prekindergarten.
  • After-School Care is available until 6:00 p.m. every day for all grades.

Academics:

  • Self-contained classrooms PK-Grade 5
  • Class rotation for math, history, English, and science in Grades 6-8
  • Average class size: 17
  • Spanish is taught at all grade levels. Mandarin Chinese is an option in grades 7 and 8.
  • Entire-school Science Fair (PK - 8th)

Student Recognition:

  • National Merit Semifinalists
  • Duke University Talent Identification Program State Recognition
  • Student poems are published in A Celebration of Young Poets
  • Student teams have placed in ExploraVision science competition

Technology:

  • Wireless classroom laptop computer provided for each student in Grades 2-8
  • SMART Board in Grades 1-8
  • Computer Center with 24 networked student work-stations

Enrichment:

  • Art, Library, P.E., Music, Spanish, Chinese, Chapel

Religious Life:

St. Andrew's is a faith-based school that values diversity and inclusiveness. We believe we are called to be models of love and grace by respecting the dignity of every human being, serving God in all persons and striving for justice and peace among all people. All students participate in worship services twice a week and students in first through eighth grades attend religion classes once a week. Religion classes are conducted in an inviting manner with an emphasis on promoting appreciation and understanding of all faith traditions.


Athletics:

P.E. Classes
  • Daily for all students- PK, K, Grades 1-8
     
Teams
  • Co-ed Flag Football and Soccer
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Boys' and Girls' Basketball
  • Cross Country

Extracurricular Programs:

  • Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Piano Lessons
  • A variety of after-school programs, including art, karate, baseball instruction, music, cooking, and yoga are offered on a six-week rotating basis.

Lunch Program:

Catered hot lunch, sandwiches, and salads are available daily, or children may bring lunch.

Homework:

  • Grades 1-8: Monday-Thursday (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders may have homework over the weekend.)
  • Grade 1: 20 minutes per night
  • Grade 2: 30 minutes per night
  • Grade 3: 45 minutes per night
  • Grades 4 & 5: 15 to 20 minutes per subject assigned
  • Grades 6 - 8: 20 to 30 minutes per subject assigned

Student Evaluation:

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences are held twice a year, PK-Grade 8
  • Trimester Report Cards and Interim Reports, Grades 1-8
  • Letter grades given to Grades 2-8

High School Outplacement:

Over the past five years, St. Andrew's graduates have matriculated at twelve different high schools, with three or more students attending the following schools:


  • Isidore Newman
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Louis S. McGehee
  • Metairie Park Country Day
  • St. Martin's Episcopal
  • De La Salle 

Campus Facilities:

6 buildings and 2 playgrounds in the University/Carrollton area of New Orleans

Kimball Hall houses Admission/Development offices, 7th and 8th grade classrooms, and the 5th-8th grade science lab.

De La Vega Hall contains Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, Extended-Day, and art center.

Rueff Hall features the Rosenberg Library with 7,500 volumes and an online database of periodicals and encyclopedias, state-of-the-art computer center, and 1st and 2nd grade classrooms.

Parish Hall includes a lunch and auditorium facility; 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and the Spanish classroom.

1116 Short Street is home to the School office, Business Office, Head of School's Office, Chaplain and Counselor's office and the faculty room.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is the site of morning assembly, weekly Eucharist, chapel, music, and special events.


Accreditation and Affiliations:

  • Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)
  • National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
  • National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
  • Southern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES)

St. Andrew's Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or disability in violation of state or federal law or regulation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. St. Andrew's Episcopal School does not discriminate against any person in employment or otherwise because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in violation of existing state or federal law or regulations.