Serving 370 students in grades 1-4, Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs's student population of 370 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
97%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
56%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs is ranked #158 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs often compared to?
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Dc - Grow Academy Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs?
370 students attend Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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