Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Peace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)43%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
63%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Inc Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Peace Elementary School?
715 students attend Kipp Peace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kipp Peace Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Peace Elementary School?
Kipp Peace Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Peace Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Peace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Peace Elementary School part of?
Kipp Peace Elementary School is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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