Bricolage Academy

Bricolage Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades PK-7 in New Orleans, Louisiana. While the school has a diverse student population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance has been generally below the state average on LEAP assessments. Bricolage Academy's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 331 out of 727 Louisiana elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 413 out of 675 in 2023-2024.

Despite its struggles with overall academic performance, Bricolage Academy has shown strength in its end-of-course exam results, with 100% proficiency rates on the Algebra I and English I assessments in 2023-2024. However, the school faces significant staffing challenges, with an extremely high student-teacher ratio of 1161.6 to 1, which may be contributing to its academic difficulties.

As the only school in the Bricolage Academy district, the performance and challenges of this institution are particularly important for the local community. While the school has some areas of strength, its overall academic performance and declining statewide ranking suggest that there is room for improvement in order to better serve the needs of its diverse student population.