KIPP Believe

3815 St. Bernard St.
New Orleans, LA 70122

Charter School 710 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Believe, located in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, is a public charter school serving students in grades PK through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) New Orleans network, the school operates under a mission-driven model that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and the preparation of students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The campus is well-known for its structured environment and its focus on fostering a strong school culture that encourages resilience and ambition among its student body.

Beyond academics, KIPP Believe places a heavy emphasis on holistic student development, offering various extracurricular activities and support systems designed to meet the diverse needs of its community. By maintaining high expectations for both students and staff, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for children in the New Orleans area. The school is widely recognized for its long-standing presence in the city’s educational landscape and its ongoing commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders.

710

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Believe
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	52
Black	648
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
648 (91.3%)
Hispanic
52 (7.3%)
White
6 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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 Believe
Phone:	(504)304-8857
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	647
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 16

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 86