Kipp Esperanza Primary

239 Stark St
San Antonio, TX 78204
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Bottom 50%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kipp Esperanza Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Esperanza Primary's student population of 533 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Esperanza Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Esperanza Primary is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7952 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kipp Esperanza Primary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kipp Esperanza Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Esperanza Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kipp Esperanza Primary and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
88%
53%
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Black
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kipp Esperanza Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Esperanza Primary and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Esperanza Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipp Esperanza Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Esperanza Primary's ranking?
Kipp Esperanza Primary is ranked #7952 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Esperanza Primary?
533 students attend Kipp Esperanza Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kipp Esperanza Primary students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Esperanza Primary?
Kipp Esperanza Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Esperanza Primary offer ?
Kipp Esperanza Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Esperanza Primary part of?
Kipp Esperanza Primary is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Esperanza Primary located?
Kipp Esperanza Primary is located in the Lone Star neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Lone Star.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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