Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs's student population of 221 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
95%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs?
221 students attend Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs is located in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 4 other public schools located in Benning Ridge.
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