KIPP Central City vs Wilson Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Central City
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
817 students
Wilson Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
601 students
| Measure | KIPP Central City New Orleans, Louisiana | Wilson Charter School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 697 | #447 of 697 |
| National rank | #17140 of 50,301 | #19756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 817 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Central City scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 57.8).
- •Wilson Charter School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Wilson Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 83.5%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP Central City is the larger school with 817 students compared with 601.
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 Central City better than Wilson Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Central City ranks higher (61.5 vs 57.8 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 KIPP Central City and Wilson Charter School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Central City: 817. Wilson Charter School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Central City and Wilson Charter School rank in Louisiana?
KIPP Central City is 401st of 697 and Wilson Charter School is 447th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).