KIPP EAST COMMUNITY

KIPP East Community is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the KIPP East Community Primary school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 330 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 21 teachers, KIPP East Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 East Community Primary, located in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4th. As part of the KIPP New Orleans Schools network, the campus is built on the philosophy that academic achievement and character development are essential for students to lead choice-filled lives. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, high expectations for all students, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to foster academic growth and emotional maturity.

Beyond traditional core subjects, KIPP East focuses on cultivating a supportive school culture that values perseverance, curiosity, and community identity. By integrating restorative practices and a commitment to college and career readiness, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The facility on Piety Drive serves as a hub for its local student population, providing not only an intensive academic curriculum but also extracurricular opportunities designed to empower young learners as they prepare for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact KIPP East Community at (504) 373-7171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.