Kipp East Community

6519 Virgilian St
New Orleans, LA 70126
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kipp East Community 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp East Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Kipp East Community's student population of 696 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
696 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp East Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp East Community is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#983 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
29%
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23%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
91%
42%
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White
1%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp East Community's ranking?
Kipp East Community is ranked #983 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Kipp East Community?
696 students attend Kipp East Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kipp East Community students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp East Community?
Kipp East Community has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kipp East Community offer ?
Kipp East Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kipp East Community part of?
Kipp East Community is part of KIPP East Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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