Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School

Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School serves 302 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School's student population of 302 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
87%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School?
302 students attend Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School?
Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School offer ?
Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School part of?
Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School is part of KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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