KIPP Central City

Charter School 869 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Central City, located on Thalia Street in New Orleans, is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) New Orleans network, a collection of public charter schools known for their focus on college readiness and high academic expectations. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment, extended school hours, and a rigorous curriculum designed to bridge the achievement gap. By prioritizing character development alongside academic achievement, KIPP Central City aims to equip its students with the skills and discipline necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the New Orleans educational landscape, fostering a culture of "high expectations and high support." Beyond traditional academics, KIPP Central City focuses on creating a strong community identity for its students, often referred to as "KIPPsters." The school’s mission centers on the belief that every child, regardless of their background, has the potential to thrive if provided with the right resources, consistent mentorship, and a clear path toward post-secondary success.

869

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Central City
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	92
Black	753
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Black
753 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
92 (10.6 %)
White
9 (1.0 %)
Two or More
8 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KIPP Central City
Phone:	(504)373-6290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	682
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 106