ReNEW Laurel Elementary

Charter School 641 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel, located in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, is a public charter school that serves students in grades PK–8. As part of the ReNEW Schools network, the academy focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school aims to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction that caters to the individual needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, SciTech Academy places a strong emphasis on school culture, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and character-building traits. By integrating hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular opportunities, ReNEW SciTech strives to close the achievement gap and equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly technology-driven global society.

641

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ReNEW Laurel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	52
Black	562
Two or More	24

Black
562 (87.7%)
Hispanic
52 (8.1%)
Two or More
24 (3.7%)
White
3 (0.5%)

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:	ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel
Phone:	(504)267-4574
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 45

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 71