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Enrollment
921
Elementary
STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP EAST COMMUNITY PRIMARY·NCES 220024802401
KIPP East
6519 Virgilian St, New Orleans, LA 70126 · (504) 301-2964 · Orleans Parish
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL921 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
74 FTE teachers
STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
816 students
STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 57 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 90 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 92 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 96 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 95 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 96 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 100 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 97 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 102 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (96) is 6% smaller than its 8th grade class (102).
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like KIPP East
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP East this school | 921 | 88.6% | N/A |
| KIPP Morial New Orleans | 951 | 88.2% | N/A |
| KIPP Leadership New Orleans | 890 | 90.7% | N/A |
| Langston Hughes Charter Academy New Orleans | 791 | 89.8% | N/A |
| Lake Charles Charter Academy Lake Charles | 951 | 85.5% | 23.3% |
| Arthur Ashe Charter School New Orleans | 778 | 88.3% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KIPP East ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Orleans Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 921 | #24 of 714 | #5 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #218 of 655 | #13 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.9% | #553 of 655 | #34 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.6% | #149 of 705 | #17 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +179.1% | #1 of 197 | #1 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
921
+158 (+21%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 921 | 74 | 12.4:1 | 89% (816) |
| 2023-24 | 1,030 | 77 | 13.4:1 | 83% (854) |
| 2022-23 | 1,064 | 72 | 14.8:1 | 86% (911) |
| 2020-21 | 763 | 52 | 14.7:1 | 87% (665) |
| 2017-18 | 330 | 21 | 15.7:1 | 85% (282) |
| 2015-16 | 145 | 17 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP East.
Since 2017-18: students up 179% (330 to 921); teachers up 252% (21 to 74).
About KIPP East
KIPP East is an elementary school located in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. The school's 921 students are in pre-K through 8. Enrollment is 103% higher than the average for elementary schools in Louisiana, which is about 453.
KIPP East is listed under KIPP East Community Primary in federal data.
KIPP East's enrollment is 90% Black. The school is also 9% Hispanic. That is higher than the 55% Black share among all Orleans Parish residents. The school's diversity index is 19%, meaning two students picked at random have a 19% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Its 74 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 12.4:1. This ratio sits 1.5 below the 14.0:1 average for elementary schools in Louisiana. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 89%. The 75% average for public schools in Orleans Parish is 14 points lower.
In the county around the school, Orleans Parish, the median household income is $56,631, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 42% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 17%. Orleans Parish is home to 82 public schools and about 48,238 public school students.
The nearest public school is Livingston Collegiate Academy, at about 0.8 miles. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Locale: City: Large. In NCES terms, the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Federal records list KIPP East as a charter school.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 158 more students in 2024-25. The school's ratio fell from 14.7:1 to 12.4:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Orleans Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
371,853
Census ACS
Median income
$56,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
48,238 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in New Orleans
- The Willow SchoolCombined · 2,225 students
- Morris Jeff Community SchoolCombined · 1,442 students
- Warren Easton Charter High SchoolHigh · 1,138 students
- Edna Karr High SchoolHigh · 1,097 students
- International School of LouisianaElementary · 1,074 students
- Benjamin Franklin High SchoolHigh · 1,056 students
Nearby schools
- Livingston Collegiate Academy0.8 mi · 575
- Mildred Osborne Charter School0.9 mi · 850
- KIPP Morial1.1 mi · 951
- Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview1.4 mi · 490
- Robert Russa Moton Charter School1.7 mi · 372
- ReNEW Robert Russa Moton Lakefront Elementary1.7 mi · 429
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP EastWhat is the total enrollment at KIPP East?
KIPP East enrolls approximately 921 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does KIPP East serve?
KIPP East serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KIPP East?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KIPP East is approximately 12.4:1 (74 FTE teachers).
How diverse is KIPP East?
KIPP East reports a student body of 0% White, 9% Hispanic, 90% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees KIPP East?
KIPP East is overseen by KIPP East Community Primary in Orleans Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.