by Rosalind Fei Yang

Abstract

As school choice policies weaken the traditional link between neighborhoods and schools, traditional housing patterns previously governed by school zoning are changing. This paper examines the connection between school choice reform, specifically an increase in charter schools, and changes in neighborhood composition, focusing on New Orleans over time. I use data from the American Community Survey, the National Center of Education Statistics, and the Louisiana Department of Education. The goal is to understand how school choice policies influence residential dynamics, with a specific focus on their role in gentrification patterns.

Professor Patrick Bayer, Faculty Advisor
Professor Michelle Connolly, Faculty Advisor

JEL Codes: H75, I21, I28

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