Establishment of
Elite Academy
Charter Approved by BESE: December 2024
Grades Served: We will begin our inaugural school year in the fall of 2026, with grades Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. The school will serve grades Kindergarten through 6th grade during the first 5-year term and add grades 7th & 8th in subsequent years. One grade will be added each year. Budgeting for 3 sections per grade level, we will reach full capacity of 630 students in the 2029-2030 school year.

Executive Summay
ELITE Academy (EA) will provide a framework offering parents school choice in meeting their child’s educational needs, whether special, gifted, talented, or those not reaching benchmarks for their grade level in the core subjects (i.e. Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies). ELITE will consider the best interests and needs of all scholars who are economically disadvantaged, according to LA R.S. 17:3972. EA seeks to serve a diverse student population reflective of Louisiana's rich cultural and socio-economic fabric. ELITE’s offerings are designed for students to receive an investment to build upon the development of their core cognitive, social, and emotional skills which support the goals of Louisiana’s state charter school law. (LA R.S. 17:3972.1) The developmental learning experience during the primary grades cultivates the environment affecting secondary education. EA’s vision and mission of life-long learning are individually tailored for student advancement and academic achievement.
ELITE Academy is a subsidiary of Thrive Community Enrichment and Development Corporation, a secular 501c3 non-profit organization in good standing.
Founder's Message
ELITE Academy has been driven by a community-based trust that includes a wide and varied spectrum of thought partners, including business and education professionals, community organizers and champions of education reform.s)

Dr. Cathy S. Banks, Founder
Board Members
Meet the dedicated team at Elite Academy who are committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for all students.
Darthester G. Hall
BOARD CHAIR
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Stephanie Segura
BOARD MEMBER
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Ethel Fields
TREASURER
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Merielle T. Henry
BOARD MEMBER
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Judge Cynthia Guillory
BOARD MEMBER​
Cassandra Johnson
BOARD MEMBER
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