KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS

Summary:

KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS is an elementary public charter school in Washington, DC, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 469 students, the majority of whom are African American.

In recent years, KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of DC elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a significant decline from previous years when the school was ranked in the top 20 and received a 4-star rating. The school's high per-student spending of $22,701, which is higher than the district average, does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Neighboring charter schools like KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS and DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School, as well as some District of Columbia Public Schools like Savoy Elementary School, Turner Elementary School, and Ketcham Elementary School, have generally outperformed KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS in academic measures and state rankings.

The school's highly concentrated African American student population, at over 97%, is noteworthy, especially when compared to the more diverse racial compositions of nearby schools. Additionally, the school's previous strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students with special needs, has reversed in recent years, suggesting that the school may be struggling to maintain its targeted support for these populations. These findings raise questions about the school's ability to effectively support student learning and achievement, and the need to re-evaluate its strategies and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public, Charter 1-4

2600 Douglass Road SE
Washington, DC 20020

(202) 610-5323

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,701

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.9%

Hispanic:

1.5%

American Indian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.9%), Hispanic (1.5%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS is 12.7, which is the 5^th best among 6 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS employs 36.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS is $22,701. 9 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS 108^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 - Heights Academy PCS

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2015	57.62	29^th	97	70.1%
2016	74.39	22^nd	99	77.8%
2017	79.04	20^th	108	81.5%
2018	85.46	20^th	120	83.3%
2019	80.22	19^th	122	84.4%
2022	13.63	97^th	97	0.0%
2023	15.07	124^th	128	3.1%
2024	22.53	108^th	126	14.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.51	8^th	35	77.1%
2019	66.33	11^th	45	75.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.18	50^th	53	5.7%
2024	24.57	47^th	55	14.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.68	18^th	110	83.6%
2019	80.25	19^th	117	83.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	98.13	1^st	90	98.9%
2019	91.88	3^rd	91	96.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	81.51	19^th	113	83.2%
2019	75.59	19^th	113	83.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	95.38	4^th	100	96.0%
2019	92.92	2^nd	106	98.1%
2023	19.39	55^th	60	8.3%

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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 - Heights Academy PCS

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	108	0	0	0	108
2013	0	201	2	0	6	209
2014	0	313	0	0	1	314
2015	0	413	1	0	1	415
2016	0	434	0	0	0	434
2017	0	459	2	0	0	461
2018	0	458	2	1	0	461
2019	1	458	2	1	0	462
2020	1	460	1	2	1	465
2021	1	458	2	2	2	465
2022	1	447	3	1	3	455
2023	0	459	7	2	1	469

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 - Heights Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	108	9.0	12.0	90.7
2013	209	16.0	13.0	88.5
2014	314	22.0	14.2	99
2015	415	35.0	11.8	99.3
2016	434	43.0	10.0	99.5
2017	461	60.0	7.6	n/a
2018	461	32.5	14.1	n/a
2019	462	32.6	14.1	n/a
2020	465	34.8	13.3	n/a
2021	465	35.6	13.0	n/a
2022	455	41.6	10.9	n/a
2023	469	36.7	12.7	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 - Heights Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	108	9.0	12.0	90.7
2013	209	16.0	13.0	88.5
2014	314	22.0	14.2	99
2015	415	35.0	11.8	99.3
2016	434	43.0	10.0	99.5
2017	461	60.0	7.6	n/a
2018	461	32.5	14.1	n/a
2019	462	32.6	14.1	n/a
2020	465	34.8	13.3	n/a
2021	465	35.6	13.0	n/a
2022	455	41.6	10.9	n/a
2023	469	36.7	12.7	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 - Heights Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,178 (11.6%)	$16,585 (88.4%)	$18,763
2020	$2,200 (10.8%)	$18,258 (89.2%)	$20,459
2021	$2,077 (10.4%)	$17,811 (89.6%)	$19,888
2022	$6,807 (26.3%)	$19,059 (73.7%)	$25,866
2023	$3,578 (15.8%)	$19,122 (84.2%)	$22,701

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 124^th of 128 Elementary schools	81.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS)	64.3	0.9	63.4%
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 - Heights Academy PCS)	37.5	3.7	33.8%
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 - Heights Academy PCS)	67.7	13.7	54%
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 - Heights Academy PCS)	51.4	9.7	41.7%
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	462	469	1.5%
African American	458	459	0.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-7735	329	21	15.5		0 (0.0%)	327 (99.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$24,321	$3,734	$20,587
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 610-5323	469	37	12.7		0 (0.0%)	459 (97.9%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22.5	108^th of 126 public elementary schools	14.3%		15.1	124^th of 128 public elementary schools	3.1%	16	7.6	15.7					10.5	15.7				$22,701	$3,578	$19,122
Moten Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1565 Morris Rd. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1111	223	25	8.9		0 (0.0%)	217 (97.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	25.5	101^st of 126 public elementary schools	19.8%					(n/a)	7.1	13.8	12.0				14.8	17.2	20.0			$35,060	$4,296	$30,764
Excel Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Av	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 373-0097	387	40	9.7		1 (0.3%)	378 (97.7%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.7	117^th of 126 public elementary schools	7.1%		20.9	113^th of 128 public elementary schools	11.7%	4	3.6	16.2	16.0	15.6	31.6	29.0		5.4	4.0	2.3	3.2	$29,351	$4,075	$25,276
Savoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Shannon Pl. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-2000	238	27	8.8		0 (0.0%)	233 (97.9%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)			3.1									$30,807	$4,740	$26,068
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1409 V Street SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3500	410	34	12.0		1 (0.2%)	379 (92.4%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)								(n/a)	19.7						12.7					$24,981	$5,010	$19,971
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	645 Milwaukee Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1980	365	29	12.5		1 (0.3%)	357 (97.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)	9.8						13.3					$24,251	$5,375	$18,876
Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3264 Stanton Rd. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3470	491	33	15.1		0 (0.0%)	483 (98.4%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15.2	125^th of 126 public elementary schools	0.8%		14.5	125^th of 128 public elementary schools	2.3%		1.5	3.9	8.1				3.1					$26,538	$4,151	$22,388
Ketcham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1919 15th St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1122	284	27	10.5		0 (0.0%)	268 (94.4%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)		16.7							3.8			$28,371	$3,885	$24,486
Cedar Tree Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	701 Howard Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Cedar Tree Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 610-4193	463	25	18.5		1 (0.2%)	427 (92.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)								(n/a)												$22,569	$4,175	$18,394

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS

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

Students at KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS.

Is KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS a good school?

KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS ranks in the bottom 14.3% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

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