RENEW CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY AT LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy at Live Oak Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 633 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 35 teachers, ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy at Live Oak 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 Cultural Arts Academy (CAA) at Live Oak Elementary is a public charter school located in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans. Operating under the ReNEW Schools network, the academy is distinct for its intentional focus on integrating the arts into the core academic curriculum. The school aims to foster student growth by combining rigorous standards in literacy and mathematics with robust programming in visual arts, music, dance, and theater, helping students develop both critical thinking skills and creative self-expression.

Beyond its focus on arts-integrated learning, the academy functions as a community-oriented school that serves a diverse student population in the Uptown area. Like other schools within the ReNEW network, it emphasizes a structured and supportive learning environment designed to meet the holistic needs of its students. By providing a comprehensive education that balances traditional academic achievement with artistic exploration, ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy seeks to prepare its students for long-term success while celebrating the vibrant cultural heritage of New Orleans.

For more information, contact ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy at Live Oak Elementary at (504) 717-0128 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.