KIPP DC GROW ACADEMY PCS
KIPP DC Grow Academy PCS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the KIPP DC PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 321 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, KIPP DC Grow Academy PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KIPP DC Grow Academy is a public charter elementary school located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. As part of the extensive KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) DC network, the school operates with a focus on college and career readiness, utilizing a structured academic environment designed to close the opportunity gap. The academy serves students in early childhood grades—typically Pre-K3 through kindergarten—aiming to build a strong foundational base for lifelong learning through rigorous instruction and character development.
The school is characterized by a "high expectations, high support" culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of core values such as grit, zest, and optimism. By integrating a long school day, personalized learning, and a community-oriented approach, Grow Academy seeks to ensure that its youngest students are well-prepared for the transition to upper-elementary education. Families interested in the school’s specific curriculum, enrollment deadlines, or campus mission are encouraged to visit the official KIPP DC website, which serves as the hub for all schools within the network.
For more information, contact KIPP DC Grow Academy PCS at (202) 986-4769 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
http://www.kippdc.org
KIPP DC GROW ACADEMY PCS is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 321 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board - District:
- KIPP DC PCS
- Total Students:
- 321
- Teachers:
- 18.86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 321 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP DC GROW ACADEMY PCS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.0%
- White
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.