Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- 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 227 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 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 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
97%
64%
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%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
46%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs?
227 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, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 13:1, 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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