Bricolage Academy

2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119

Charter School 965 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bricolage Academy, located on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, is a unique public charter school known for its commitment to project-based learning and innovation. The school’s name, derived from the French term for "do-it-yourself" or "tinkering," reflects its educational philosophy: fostering curiosity, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking. By moving away from traditional rote memorization, Bricolage encourages students to engage deeply with their environment, challenge conventional ideas, and apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

Beyond its academic rigor, Bricolage Academy is highly regarded for its intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The school strives to represent the socioeconomic and racial makeup of New Orleans, viewing its diverse student body as a core asset to the learning experience. Through its collaborative culture and emphasis on social-emotional development, the school aims to cultivate not just high-achieving students, but empathetic, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to navigate and contribute to a complex, evolving world.

965

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bricolage Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	67
Black	639
Two or More	85
American Indian	6

Black
639 (66.2%)
White
168 (17.4%)
Two or More
85 (8.8%)
Hispanic
67 (6.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)

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:	Bricolage Academy
Phone:	(504)593-4505
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	772
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 53

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 106