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Renew Laurel Elementary

Elementary School · Renew Scitech Academy at Laurel · New Orleans, LA

A Renew Scitech Academy at Laurel charter elementary school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

820 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

  • Math 32% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+56 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+50.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$28,282
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Renew Laurel Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Renew Laurel Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,758

Median home value

$529,300

Median rent

$1,410/mo

College educated

63.6%

Homeownership

37.1%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Alphonsus SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2PK–70.2 mi185Compare →
Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–120.3 mi11Compare →
Trinity Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0PK–80.3 mi334Compare →
Louise S Mcgehee SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4PK–120.5 mi443Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Renew Scitech Academy at Laurel

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$28,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Renew Laurel Elementary is listed in ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renew Laurel Elementary

Renew Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Renew Scitech Academy at Laurel, serving approximately 649 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renew Laurel Elementary

What grades does Renew Laurel Elementary serve?

Renew Laurel Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Renew Laurel Elementary?

Renew Laurel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renew Laurel Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Renew Laurel Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renew Laurel Elementary rank in LA?

Renew Laurel Elementary ranks #644 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Renew Laurel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Renew Laurel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Renew Laurel Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renew Laurel Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Renew Laurel Elementary a charter school?

Yes, Renew Laurel Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Renew Laurel Elementary a Title I school?

No, Renew Laurel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renew Laurel Elementary?

89.2% of students at Renew Laurel Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
649
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 70130)
12,883
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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