KIPP LEADERSHIP

KIPP Leadership is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the KIPP Leadership school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 937 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, KIPP Leadership has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIPP Leadership Primary and Academy (often referred to collectively as KIPP Leadership) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in the historic Bywater/St. Claude corridor of New Orleans. As part of the KIPP New Orleans Schools network, the campus is committed to the organization’s mission of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college, career, and life. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, a strong emphasis on character development, and a structured, supportive culture designed to ensure that students reach their full potential through high expectations and personalized instruction.

The school operates with a focus on both academic achievement and the holistic growth of its students. By integrating intensive literacy and numeracy programs with a commitment to social-emotional learning, KIPP Leadership aims to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern world. The campus community is deeply embedded in the local neighborhood, striving to serve as a hub for families while maintaining the high standards and data-driven approach that characterize the national KIPP network.

For more information, contact KIPP Leadership at (504) 373-6256 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.