At a glance
Reported students
756
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
756
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci: 756 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 897
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New Orleans. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Martin Behrman Elementary School. NCES reports 756 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black91%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Tubman Charter School Elementary · Charter · Harriet Tubman Charter School | PK–08 | 901 | 0.8 mi |
| KIPP Leadership Elementary · Charter · KIPP Leadership | PK–08 | 890 | 1.4 mi |
| Young Audiences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 1,077 | 1.5 mi |
| McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 342 | 1.5 mi |
| International School of Louisiana Elementary · Charter · International School of Louisiana | KG–08 | 1,074 | 1.7 mi |
| Homer Plessy Community School Elementary · Charter · Homer Plessy Community School | PK–08 | 781 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci
What grades does Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci serve?
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Martin Behrman Elementary School.
How many students attend Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci?
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci reported 756 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 897 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 756 students and 87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci in?
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci is part of Martin Behrman Elementary School, based in New Orleans, LA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harriet Tubman Charter School (0.8 mi), KIPP Leadership (1.4 mi), Young Audiences Charter School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.