ENCORE Academy

Charter School 458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

458

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENCORE Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	83
Black	339
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
339 (74.0 %)
Hispanic
83 (18.1 %)
White
24 (5.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ENCORE Academy
Phone:	(504)442-2224
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 68