MARY BETHUNE ELEMENTARY LITERATURE/TECHNOLOGY

Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orleans Parish school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 709 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 33 teachers, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology, located on Humanity Street in New Orleans, is a specialized public school within the NOLA Public Schools district. True to its name, the school integrates a rigorous focus on literacy and literature with a modern emphasis on technology, aiming to provide students with a well-rounded foundation in both communication skills and digital fluency. By blending traditional reading and writing curriculum with technical instruction, the school seeks to prepare its students for the academic and professional demands of the 21st century.

Situated in the Gentilly neighborhood, the school serves as a local hub for elementary education, fostering a learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity. Beyond its core academic focus, Mary Bethune is known for being part of the broader effort to revitalize and support excellence in New Orleans’ post-reform school system. Through its literature and technology-centered approach, the institution strives to cultivate strong, tech-savvy readers and writers who are equipped with the analytical tools necessary for future academic success.

For more information, contact Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology at (504) 324-7076 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.