Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci

Charter School 756 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Martin Behrman Charter Academy of Creative Arts & Sciences, located in the historic Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. As its name implies, the school distinguishes itself by integrating a robust arts and sciences curriculum into its core academic framework. By focusing on creativity and inquiry-based learning, the academy aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a deep appreciation for both the aesthetic and analytical disciplines.

The school operates as part of the NOLA Public Schools system and is managed by the Crescent City Schools network. Beyond its academic mission, Behrman is deeply embedded in the local Algiers community, striving to create a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and cultural engagement. By blending rigorous standard-based instruction with specialized programs in music, art, and STEM, the academy seeks to cultivate versatile students who are capable of critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

756

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	65
Black	688
Pacific Islander	1

Black
688 (91.0%)
Hispanic
65 (8.6%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Martin Behrman Elementary School
Phone:	(504)302-7090
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	602
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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 59

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 69