KIPP Booker T Washington in New Orleans, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

KIPP Booker T Washington is a public school in New Orleans, Louisiana that is part of Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

1201 S Roman St

New Orleans, LA 70125 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

KIPP Booker T Washington Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Jones

Ms. Mac

Mr. Walker

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KIPP Booker T Washington Demographics

62%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

58%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

KIPP Booker T Washington Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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