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KIPP Central City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 891 students in KIPP Central City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in KIPP Central City School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
891 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
KIPP Central City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
85%
41%
% White
2%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,649 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,507
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,649
$14,514
Best KIPP Central City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Central City
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Third Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
Gr: PK-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to KIPP Central City School District?
KIPP Central City School District manages 1 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Central City School District?
KIPP Central City School District is ranked #133 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP Central City School District?
85% of KIPP Central City School District students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Central City School District?
KIPP Central City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is KIPP Central City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,649 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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