KIPP MORIAL

KIPP Morial is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the KIPP Ernest N. Dutch Morial school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 933 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 62 teachers, KIPP Morial 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 Morial (Ernest N. Morial School), located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) New Orleans network, the school operates with a mission to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The campus emphasizes a structured academic environment, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and character development to ensure students meet rigorous educational benchmarks.

Beyond traditional academics, KIPP Morial focuses on creating a supportive school culture that fosters community and leadership. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its curriculum and offers various extracurricular activities to promote holistic growth. By maintaining high expectations for both students and staff, KIPP Morial aims to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for families in the local New Orleans community.

For more information, contact KIPP Morial at (504) 566-1706 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7701 Grant St
New Orleans, LA 70126
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KIPP MORIAL is a public Title I Charter school in New Orleans, LA with about 933 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
KIPP Ernest N. Dutch Morial
Total Students:
933
Teachers:
62.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 933 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP MORIAL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.