Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs's student population of 226 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
97%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
46%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs?
226 students attend Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs is located in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 4 other public schools located in Benning Ridge.
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