Serving 949 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kipp Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Leadership's student population of 949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
949 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Leadership is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Leadership's ranking?
Kipp Leadership is ranked #1099 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kipp Leadership often compared to?
Kipp Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Renew Laurel Elementary School, Robert Russa Moton Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Leadership?
949 students attend Kipp Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kipp Leadership students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Leadership?
Kipp Leadership has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Leadership offer ?
Kipp Leadership offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Leadership part of?
Kipp Leadership is part of KIPP Leadership School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Leadership located?
Kipp Leadership is located in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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