KIPP East vs Rooted School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP East
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
921 students
Rooted School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
152 students
| Measure | KIPP East New Orleans, Louisiana | Rooted School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 697 | #218 of 246 |
| National rank | #18119 of 50,301 | #10829 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 921 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 70% | – |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 40.6).
- •Rooted School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 88.6%).
- •KIPP East does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •KIPP East is the larger school with 921 students compared with 152.
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 East better than Rooted School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP East ranks higher (60.1 vs 40.6 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 East and Rooted School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP East: 921. Rooted School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP East and Rooted School rank in Louisiana?
KIPP East is 423rd of 697 and Rooted School is 218th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).