Renew Dolores T. Aaron Elementary

ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary is a charter school in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving students from pre-K through 8th grade. With an enrollment of 760 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, the school maintains class sizes that give teachers more direct time with each student — meaningful across the longer pre-K–8 span the program covers.

The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with standout marks in academics (9.5) and growth (9.1). Aaron ranks 3rd out of 75 public schools in New Orleans and 15th among 703 Louisiana elementary schools, outperforming 98% of public schools statewide. That puts it in the top 2% of elementary programs in Louisiana — a rare position for a school serving pre-K through 8th grade.

The growth score is worth examining separately. A 9.1 reflects sustained year-over-year academic gains, not just a strong point-in-time test result. Combined with a 9.5 academic score, Aaron demonstrates both high absolute performance and consistent upward momentum for students.

Families comparing elementary options in New Orleans will find few programs that score as highly on both dimensions.

Renew Dolores T. Aaron Elementary is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.