At a glance
Reported students
921
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
921
KIPP East: 921 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 802
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about KIPP East
KIPP East is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New Orleans. It is one of 1 current school records connected to KIPP East Community Primary. NCES reports 921 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (89.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP East
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black89.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near KIPP East
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Osborne Charter School Elementary · Charter · Mildred Osborne Charter School | PK–08 | 850 | 0.9 mi |
| KIPP Morial Elementary · Charter · KIPP Ernest N. Dutch Morial | PK–08 | 951 | 1.1 mi |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview Elementary · Charter · Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview | KG–08 | 490 | 1.4 mi |
| ReNEW Robert Russa Moton Lakefront Elementary Elementary · Charter · ReNEW Robert Russa Moton Lakefront | PK–08 | 429 | 1.7 mi |
| Audubon Charter Gentilly Elementary · Charter · Audubon Charter Gentilly | KG–08 | 448 | 2.4 mi |
| Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School Elementary · Charter · Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. School | PK–08 | 565 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP East
What grades does KIPP East serve?
KIPP East reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in KIPP East Community Primary.
How many students attend KIPP East?
KIPP East reported 921 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 802 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP East?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 921 students and 74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP East a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP East is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of KIPP East students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is KIPP East in?
KIPP East is part of KIPP East Community Primary, based in New Orleans, LA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP East?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mildred Osborne Charter School (0.9 mi), KIPP Morial (1.1 mi), Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.