ENCORE ACADEMY
ENCORE Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 561 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 28 teachers, ENCORE Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
ENCORE Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, arts-integrated academic environment. By emphasizing both rigorous core curriculum and creative expression, ENCORE aims to develop students who are not only academically proficient but also culturally aware and socially responsible members of their community.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on the "whole child," blending traditional instruction with specialized opportunities in music, visual arts, and performance. Its location on Orleans Avenue places it centrally within the city, serving as a hub for local families seeking a diverse learning community. With a focus on small-class engagement and character development, ENCORE Academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.
For more information, contact ENCORE Academy at (504) 442-2224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 442-2224
ENCORE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 561 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- School status:
- Changed Boundary/Agency
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
ENCORE Academy - Total Students:
- 561
- Teachers:
- 28.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 561 students
- Black or African American
- 69.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.2%
- White
- 11.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.