KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS

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KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS ranks 87 th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS is an elementary public charter school in Washington, DC, serving 227 students in grades 1-4. The school is part of the KIPP DC Public Charter Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 1-star rating.

KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly lower than the District of Columbia averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.7% and 25.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, respectively, compared to the district averages of 28.2% and 29.9%. The school serves a high-needs population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending $25,501 per student, which is higher than the district average, the school has not been able to translate this into better academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS performs significantly worse academically. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the nearby Center City PCS - Congress Heights school had much higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics, with 45.5% and 27.3% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better, respectively. KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS has a low ranking and rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 87 out of 126 DC elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly lower than the nearby Center City PCS - Congress Heights, which ranked 32 out of 126 DC elementary schools and received a 4-star rating.

Detail:

Public, Charter 1-4

3301 Wheeler Road SE
Washington, DC 20032

(202) 562-9101

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,501

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.4%

Two or more races:

1.8%

White:

0.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS ranks worse than 69% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.4%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS is 10.9, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District! (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS is $25,501, which is the 4^th highest among 6 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS 87^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American 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 - Inspire Academy PCS

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.62	109^th	128	14.8%
2024	29.55	87^th	126	31.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.42	29^th	55	47.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.67	42^nd	60	30.0%
2024	39.31	39^th	63	38.1%

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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 - Inspire Academy PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	78	0	2	0	0	1	0	81
2023	1	221	0	1	0	0	4	0	227

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 - Inspire Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	81	11.3	7.1	n/a
2023	227	20.7	10.9	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 - Inspire Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	81	11.3	7.1	n/a
2023	227	20.7	10.9	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 - Inspire Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$3,803 (14.9%)	$21,698 (85.1%)	$25,501

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Schools Near KIPP DC - Inspire 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 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	162	11	14.4		0 (0.0%)	156 (96.3%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$34,403	$5,989	$28,414
KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	227	21	10.9		1 (0.4%)	221 (97.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	29.6	87^th of 126 public elementary schools	31.0%		22.6	109^th of 128 public elementary schools	14.8%	22	15.7	17.0					25.5	9.4					$25,501	$3,803	$21,698
Eagle Academy PCS - Congress Heights	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	3400 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Eagle Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 544-2646	284	31	9.1		0 (0.0%)	282 (99.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	6.9						3.4						$49,907	$13,837	$36,070
King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 6th St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-4900	226	27	8.3		0 (0.0%)	224 (99.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.6	86^th of 126 public elementary schools	31.7%		20.2	118^th of 128 public elementary schools	7.8%	32	23.5	27.8	18.2				17.6	5.5	9.1				$33,804	$4,405	$29,399
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
Simon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3360	205	26	7.8		0 (0.0%)	187 (91.2%)	17 (8.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	110^th of 126 public elementary schools	12.7%		39.3	65^th of 128 public elementary schools	49.2%	45	12.0	16.7	8.6				12.0	16.7	8.6				$34,123	$4,545	$29,577
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	908 Wahler Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1307	228	15	14.8		0 (0.0%)	215 (94.3%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	20.9	116^th of 126 public elementary schools	7.9%		28.2	87^th of 128 public elementary schools	32.0%	29	8.7	20.0	16.2				6.5	5.1	10.8				$38,652	$10,029	$28,623
Center City PCS - Congress Heights	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 Highview Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-7070	249	21	11.8		0 (0.0%)	232 (93.2%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	61.9	32^nd of 126 public elementary schools	74.6%		53.5	45^th of 128 public elementary schools	64.8%	13	45.5	42.3	38.1	25.0	33.3	47.8	27.3	23.1	38.1	30.0	57.1	43.5	$24,720	$3,323	$21,397
Malcolm X Elementary School at Green	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3409	195	24	8.2		0 (0.0%)	194 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.2	92^nd of 126 public elementary schools	27.0%					(n/a)	15.4	3.9	7.0				15.4	3.9	7.0				$38,008	$4,076	$33,932
Early Childhood Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	885 Barnaby Street SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Early Childhood Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 373-0035	250	17	14.7		0 (0.0%)	235 (94.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)								(n/a)	12.5						6.3						$32,091	$4,301	$27,790

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS

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

Students at KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS are 97% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS a good school?

KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS ranks 87^th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS in?

KIPP Dc Pcs

How many students attend KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS.

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