KIPP Morial

Charter School 1,068 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,068

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Morial
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	104
Black	944
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

Black
944 (88.4 %)
Hispanic
104 (9.7 %)
White
12 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

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 Ernest N. Dutch Morial
Phone:	(504)592-8520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	839
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 65

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 114