LAFAYETTE ACADEMY

Lafayette Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 930 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 59 teachers, Lafayette Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Lafayette Academy, located at 2727 South Carrollton Avenue in the historic Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Choice Foundation network, the school operates with a focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum standards with a commitment to character development and community involvement. Its mission is centered on preparing students for high school success by fostering a culture of high expectations and academic growth.

The school is housed in a prominent, architecturally significant building that has long served as a landmark in the local community. Beyond its classroom instruction, Lafayette Academy emphasizes a holistic approach to education, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing both literacy and numeracy alongside social-emotional learning, the academy seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped to thrive in the competitive educational landscape of New Orleans.

For more information, contact Lafayette Academy at (504) 861-8370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.