RENEW DOLORES T. AARON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ReNew Dolores T Aaron Elementary school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 853 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary (DTA) is a public charter school located in the eastern section of New Orleans, Louisiana. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 8, the school operates under the ReNEW Schools network, a charter management organization focused on turning around underperforming schools and providing rigorous academic environments. The school’s mission emphasizes high expectations, data-driven instruction, and the development of strong character, aiming to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to intensive academic intervention and a structured classroom culture designed to support students who may be performing below grade level. Beyond core academics, DTA integrates social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum to help students navigate challenges and build resilience. By utilizing a "whole-child" approach, the school seeks to address both the educational and personal needs of its diverse student population in the New Orleans East community, striving to close achievement gaps and foster a long-term culture of college and career readiness.

For more information, contact ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary at (504) 367-3307 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.