KIPP Believe vs Langston Hughes Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Believe
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
710 students
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
| Measure | KIPP Believe New Orleans, Louisiana | Langston Hughes Charter Academy New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 697 | #545 of 697 |
| National rank | #25572 of 50,301 | #26168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 710 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.4 vs 48.5).
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 91.1%).
- •KIPP Believe does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Langston Hughes Charter Academy is the larger school with 791 students compared with 710.
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 KIPP Believe better than Langston Hughes Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are KIPP Believe and Langston Hughes Charter Academy?
About 980 m in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Believe: 710. Langston Hughes Charter Academy: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Believe and Langston Hughes Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
KIPP Believe is 537th of 697 and Langston Hughes Charter Academy is 545th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).