Serving 890 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (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
School Overview
Kipp Leadership's student population of 890 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Kipp Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Leadership is 0.23, 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
#950 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
87%
42%
White
1%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
61%
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 #950 out of 1,244 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Leadership?
890 students attend Kipp Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kipp Leadership students are Black, 10% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp Leadership offer ?
Kipp Leadership offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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