Foundation Preparatory Academy vs KIPP Believe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 837 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
274 students
KIPP Believe
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
710 students
| Measure | Foundation Preparatory Academy New Orleans, Louisiana | KIPP Believe New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 697 | #537 of 697 |
| National rank | #42167 of 50,301 | #25572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 274 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Believe scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 24.2).
- •Foundation Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 91.1%).
- •KIPP Believe does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.1).
- •KIPP Believe is the larger school with 710 students compared with 274.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foundation Preparatory Academy better than KIPP Believe?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Believe ranks higher (49.4 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foundation Preparatory Academy and KIPP Believe?
About 837 m in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foundation Preparatory Academy: 274. KIPP Believe: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foundation Preparatory Academy and KIPP Believe rank in Louisiana?
Foundation Preparatory Academy is 686th of 697 and KIPP Believe is 537th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).