Top Rankings
KIPP DC PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,339 students in KIPP DC PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in KIPP DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
20 Schools
242 Schools
# Students
6,339 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
559 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
KIPP DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
10%
Graduation Rate
85%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.54
# American Indian Students
7 Students
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
17%
# Black Students
6,209 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
98%
65%
# White Students
6 Students
11,645 Students
% White Students
n/a
13%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
852
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
509
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
440
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
440
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
439
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
499
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
546
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
533
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
477
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
7,121
# Students in 10th Grade:
285
4,879
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
4,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
3,660
# Ungraded Students:
-
238
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,572 is higher than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,882 is higher than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$213 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,572
$32,689
Spending / Student
$39,882
$32,577
Best KIPP DC PCS School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kipp Dc - Northeast Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Dc - Promise Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 592-1390
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 592-1390
Grades: K-4
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Will Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Dc - Aim Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Dc - Honor Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 4-8
| 347 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Dc - Quest Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: 1-4
| 390 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Dc - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Dc - Inspire Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 1-3
| 81 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kipp Dc - Lead Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-4505
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-4505
Grades: 1-4
| 377 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kipp Dc - Spring Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Dc - Heights Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Grades: 1-4
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Arts And Technology Pcs
Charter School
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: PK-K
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Connect Pcs
Charter School
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Grades: PK-K
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs
Charter School
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Grades: PK-K
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Grow Pcs
Charter School
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs
Charter School
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Grades: PK
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Pride Pcs
Charter School
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Grades: PK-K
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to KIPP DC PCS School District?
KIPP DC PCS School District manages 20 public schools serving 6,339 students.
What is the rank of KIPP DC PCS School District?
KIPP DC PCS School District is ranked #29 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP DC PCS School District?
98% of KIPP DC PCS School District students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP DC PCS School District?
KIPP DC PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is KIPP DC PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,882 is higher than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
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