KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

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KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS ranks 56 th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS is an elementary public charter school located in Washington, DC, serving 610 students in grades K-4 with a predominantly African American student population.

The school has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics below the district and state averages for 3rd and 4th grades, but higher than the KIPP DC district average for 4th grade. KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, currently ranked 56th out of 126 DC elementary schools with a 3-star rating. However, the school has demonstrated strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 1st out of DC elementary schools for these subgroups in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS generally outperforms KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS and KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS in academic proficiency, ranking, and SchoolDigger ratings, but lags behind some other nearby schools, such as DC Prep PCS - Benning Elementary School, which has higher proficiency rates and a higher SchoolDigger rating. KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS also has a relatively high per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

4801 Benning Road SE
Washington, DC 20019

(202) 582-1390

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,813

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 621

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.0%

Hispanic:

3.5%

American Indian:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS ranks better than 55.6% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS has the largest elementary school student body size in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. Racial makeup is: African American (96%), Hispanic (3.5%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS is 14.1. 8 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS employs 43.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS is $23,813. 9 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS 56^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

KIPP Dc Pcs:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Dc Pcs 38^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

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Rank History for all students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2014	73.85	27^th	109	75.2%
2015	81.11	15^th	97	84.5%
2016	90.94	13^th	99	86.9%
2017	86.91	14^th	108	87.0%
2018	87.92	16^th	120	86.7%
2019	91.18	13^th	122	89.3%
2022	32.36	60^th	97	38.1%
2023	44.92	55^th	128	57.0%
2024	45.75	56^th	126	55.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.89	7^th	35	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.18	18^th	53	66.0%
2024	65.49	11^th	55	80.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.00	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.46	15^th	110	86.4%
2019	88.90	14^th	117	88.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	96.94	2^nd	90	97.8%
2019	99.85	1^st	91	98.9%
2022	42.89	14^th	27	48.1%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.94	16^th	113	85.8%
2019	89.60	12^th	113	89.4%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	96.69	1^st	100	99.0%
2019	98.16	1^st	106	99.1%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	111	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
2011	0	203	0	0	0	0	203
2012	0	314	0	0	0	0	314
2013	0	401	5	1	0	8	415
2014	0	396	11	0	1	1	409
2015	0	392	7	0	0	1	400
2016	4	508	3	0	0	0	515
2017	0	514	11	0	0	0	525
2018	0	512	8	0	0	0	520
2019	0	505	13	0	0	0	518
2020	0	514	14	0	1	0	529
2021	0	518	17	0	1	0	536
2022	1	520	15	0	1	0	537
2023	0	584	25	0	1	0	610
2024	0	596	22	1	1	1	621

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	111	10.0	11.1	82.9
2011	203	16.0	12.6	86.7
2012	314	21.0	14.9	83.4
2013	415	34.0	12.2	84.1
2014	409	29.0	14.1	99.3
2015	400	34.0	11.7	99.3
2016	515	33.0	15.6	99.4
2017	525	37.0	14.1	n/a
2018	520	34.0	15.2	n/a
2019	518	33.3	15.5	n/a
2020	529	34.9	15.1	n/a
2021	536	35.9	14.9	n/a
2022	537	44.8	11.9	n/a
2023	610	44.4	13.7	n/a
2024	621	43.9	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	111	10.0	11.1	82.9
2011	203	16.0	12.6	86.7
2012	314	21.0	14.9	83.4
2013	415	34.0	12.2	84.1
2014	409	29.0	14.1	99.3
2015	400	34.0	11.7	99.3
2016	515	33.0	15.6	99.4
2017	525	37.0	14.1	n/a
2018	520	34.0	15.2	n/a
2019	518	33.3	15.5	n/a
2020	529	34.9	15.1	n/a
2021	536	35.9	14.9	n/a
2022	537	44.8	11.9	n/a
2023	610	44.4	13.7	n/a
2024	621	43.9	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,379 (12.9%)	$16,015 (87.1%)	$18,393
2020	$2,262 (11.3%)	$17,777 (88.7%)	$20,039
2021	$2,077 (10.8%)	$17,159 (89.2%)	$19,236
2022	$6,899 (26.8%)	$18,810 (73.2%)	$25,709
2023	$3,658 (15.4%)	$20,156 (84.6%)	$23,813

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 55^th of 128 Elementary schools	32.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS)	75	29.2	45.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	64.3	15.3	49%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS)	46.9	19.5	27.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	36.4	9	27.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS)	80.2	29	51.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	64.1	18.3	45.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS)	67.4	26.9	40.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	42.8	18	24.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	610	17.8%
African American	505	584	15.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	25	92.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)			DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK	4801 Benning Road SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 582-5327	226	15	15.1		1 (0.4%)	218 (96.5%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$25,636	$3,610	$22,026
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS	Public, Charter	K-4	4801 Benning Road SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 582-1390	621	44	14.1		0 (0.0%)	596 (96.0%)	22 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45.7	56^th of 126 public elementary schools	55.6%		44.9	55^th of 128 public elementary schools	57.0%	1		18.2	28.7		27.3	31.3		$23,813	$3,658	$20,156
Nalle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 50th St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6280	307	35	8.8		0 (0.0%)	268 (87.3%)	37 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	26.9	98^th of 126 public elementary schools	22.2%		28.1	91^st of 128 public elementary schools	28.9%	7		16.7	10.7	8.8	30.6	7.1	8.8	$30,871	$4,436	$26,436
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4430 H St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6140	202	25	8.0		0 (0.0%)	192 (95.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)				9.6	4.8			$31,201	$4,058	$27,142
Plummer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 Texas Ave. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-4360	224	26	8.6		0 (0.0%)	187 (83.5%)	37 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.3	115^th of 126 public elementary schools	8.7%		31.9	78^th of 128 public elementary schools	39.1%	37		12.0	14.3	12.0	8.0	14.3	8.0	$34,303	$4,142	$30,161
C.W. Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 53rd St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3188	261	23	11.2		3 (1.1%)	238 (91.2%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	21.9	112^th of 126 public elementary schools	11.1%		20.4	117^th of 128 public elementary schools	8.6%	5	5.6	12.5	18.8	9.1	9.3	9.4		$32,024	$4,942	$27,081
Smothers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Brooks St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3600	232	24	9.5		1 (0.4%)	210 (90.5%)	20 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24	104^th of 126 public elementary schools	17.5%		26.8	98^th of 128 public elementary schools	23.4%	6	11.5	2.8		15.4		3.9		$34,216	$4,392	$29,824
DC Prep PCS - Benning Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	100 41st Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-2838	425	34	12.5		0 (0.0%)	383 (90.1%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)								(n/a)		22.9			28.6			$25,256	$4,883	$20,373
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	390	28	13.8		0 (0.0%)	375 (96.2%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.9	106^th of 126 public elementary schools	15.9%		27.8	92^nd of 128 public elementary schools	28.1%	14		15.3	10.1		12.9	11.4		$24,859	$3,723	$21,136
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	270	18	15.0		0 (0.0%)	266 (98.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$20,407	$2,554	$17,853

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

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KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS ranks 56^th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS?

Students at KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS are 96% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS.

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