KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS

Summary:

KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS is an elementary public charter school in Washington, DC, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 383 students, the majority of whom are African American.

In recent years, KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of DC elementary schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This represents a significant decline from the school's stronger performance in the 2018-2019 and 2017-2018 school years, when it ranked in the top 20 and had a 4-star rating. However, the school has shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, particularly African American students and "at-risk" students, ranking among the top DC elementary schools for these populations during those same years. The school's overwhelmingly African American student population, at over 98%, is noteworthy when compared to the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools like Garrison Elementary and Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS.

Another interesting factor is the significant increase in per-student spending at KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS, from $20,056 in the 2019-2020 school year to $27,627 in the 2021-2022 school year. This is higher than the spending at many nearby public schools, but it does not appear to have directly translated to improved academic outcomes for the school. The school's declining performance, in contrast to the relatively stable or improving performance of nearby schools like Seaton Elementary, raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the factors that contribute to student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 1-4

421 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

(202) 469-3300

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,655

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.0%

Hispanic:

1.9%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS ranks worse than 76.2% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97%), Hispanic (1.9%), White (0.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS is 11.7, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District! (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS employs 31.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS is $24,655. 6 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS 96^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See KIPP DC - Lead 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 - Lead Academy PCS

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2016	84.28	16^th	99	83.8%
2017	79.08	19^th	108	82.4%
2018	87.80	17^th	120	85.8%
2019	79.23	20^th	122	83.6%
2022	17.55	88^th	97	9.3%
2023	26.72	99^th	128	22.7%
2024	27.05	96^th	126	23.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.14	9^th	35	74.3%
2019	54.91	15^th	45	66.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.10	45^th	53	15.1%
2024	26.78	41^st	55	25.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.66	17^th	110	84.5%
2019	81.56	16^th	117	86.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.33	3^rd	90	96.7%
2019	83.29	6^th	91	93.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.29	17^th	113	85.0%
2019	70.84	25^th	113	77.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.70	2^nd	100	98.0%
2019	90.58	5^th	106	95.3%

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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 - Lead Academy PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	1	99	0	3	0	0	4	107
2014	1	205	2	6	0	0	1	215
2015	2	288	4	7	0	0	1	302
2016	8	406	0	7	0	0	0	421
2017	3	394	2	17	1	1	0	418
2018	3	385	2	15	0	0	0	405
2019	5	382	1	12	0	0	0	400
2020	3	397	0	11	0	0	0	411
2021	1	404	0	11	0	1	0	417
2022	2	362	0	12	0	1	0	377
2023	2	377	0	3	0	1	0	383
2024	3	359	0	7	1	0	0	370

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 - Lead Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	107	11.0	9.7	73.8
2014	215	11.5	18.6	98.6
2015	302	25.0	12.0	99
2016	421	27.0	15.5	99.3
2017	418	34.0	12.2	n/a
2018	405	28.0	14.4	n/a
2019	400	28.7	13.9	n/a
2020	411	29.1	14.0	n/a
2021	417	23.0	18.1	n/a
2022	377	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	383	34.7	11.0	n/a
2024	370	31.3	11.7	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 - Lead Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	107	11.0	9.7	73.8
2014	215	11.5	18.6	98.6
2015	302	25.0	12.0	99
2016	421	27.0	15.5	99.3
2017	418	34.0	12.2	n/a
2018	405	28.0	14.4	n/a
2019	400	28.7	13.9	n/a
2020	411	29.1	14.0	n/a
2021	417	23.0	18.1	n/a
2022	377	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	383	34.7	11.0	n/a
2024	370	31.3	11.7	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 - Lead Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,058 (11.9%)	$15,208 (88.1%)	$17,266
2020	$2,072 (10.3%)	$17,985 (89.7%)	$20,056
2021	$2,077 (10.3%)	$18,148 (89.7%)	$20,225
2022	$6,856 (24.8%)	$20,772 (75.2%)	$27,627
2023	$3,573 (14.5%)	$21,083 (85.5%)	$24,655

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP DC - Lead 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 20^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 99^th of 128 Elementary schools	61%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS)	72.1	15.4	56.7%
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 - Lead Academy PCS)	37.5	9.9	27.6%
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 - Lead Academy PCS)	67	14.1	52.9%
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 - Lead Academy PCS)	45	22.1	22.9%
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	400	383	4.3%
African American	382	377	1.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	3	75%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	5	2	60%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near KIPP DC - Lead 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 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 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 986-4769	236	18	13.1		8 (3.4%)	221 (93.6%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$27,119	$3,719	$23,400
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 469-3300	370	31	11.7		3 (0.8%)	359 (97.0%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	96^th of 126 public elementary schools	23.8%		26.7	99^th of 128 public elementary schools	22.7%	3		17.0	9.9					20.4	12.3					$24,655	$3,573	$21,083
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	111 O Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	245	22	11.3		1 (0.4%)	233 (95.1%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)		22.2						13.6						$31,210	$5,863	$25,347
Center City PCS - Shaw	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	711 N Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 234-1093	199	18	11.0		2 (1.0%)	126 (63.3%)	65 (32.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	48.9	53^rd of 126 public elementary schools	57.9%		43.8	58^th of 128 public elementary schools	54.7%	5			17.4		30.8	21.7	40.7	10.0		16.7	26.9	21.7	11.1	$25,994	$3,323	$22,671
Seaton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1503 10th St. NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 673-7215	377	41	9.3		82 (21.8%)	110 (29.2%)	145 (38.5%)	35 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	53	46^th of 126 public elementary schools	63.5%		62.6	32^nd of 128 public elementary schools	75.0%	14	19.4	25.0	32.5	22.6				38.9	29.5	32.3				$32,424	$3,845	$28,579
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	30 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 750-7060	530	43	12.3		124 (23.4%)	147 (27.7%)	199 (37.5%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.0%)	60.1	36^th of 126 public elementary schools	71.4%		59.9	35^th of 128 public elementary schools	72.7%	1	30.5	28.1	30.0	39.6				35.9	30.0	39.6				$27,426	$1,916	$25,510
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1825 8th St. NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-4380	299	29	10.2		15 (5.0%)	152 (50.8%)	122 (40.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	49.2	52^nd of 126 public elementary schools	58.7%		38.4	67^th of 128 public elementary schools	47.7%	15		28.9	48.4	18.8				15.8	41.9	18.2				$32,040	$4,106	$27,934
Walker-Jones Education Campus	Public	PK, KG-8	1125 New Jersey Ave. NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-5934	313	36	8.7		1 (0.3%)	285 (91.1%)	16 (5.1%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	29.1	89^th of 126 public elementary schools	29.4%		27.4	95^th of 128 public elementary schools	25.8%	6		7.4	13.0	24.2	33.3	20.0	22.9	7.4		3.1	4.8	4.0	2.9	$31,640	$3,718	$27,921
Garrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 S St. NW	Washington	20009	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 673-7263	389	40	9.8		99 (25.4%)	194 (49.9%)	73 (18.8%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	71.4	26^th of 126 public elementary schools	79.4%		70.8	26^th of 128 public elementary schools	79.7%		25.8	37.9	37.5	58.1				41.4	40.0	35.5				$28,386	$3,562	$24,824
Thomson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 L St. NW	Washington	20005	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 898-4660	253	30	8.5		23 (9.1%)	89 (35.2%)	116 (45.8%)	15 (5.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	34	75^th of 126 public elementary schools	40.5%		38.1	68^th of 128 public elementary schools	46.9%	7	11.1	5.4	38.1	22.2				27.0	14.3	11.5				$34,307	$4,134	$30,173

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

Students at KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS.

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KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS ranks in the bottom 23.8% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

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