KIPP DC SPRING ACADEMY PCS
KIPP DC Spring 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 410 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 4th Grade. 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 27 teachers, KIPP DC Spring Academy PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Spring Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary school located in the Trinidad neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. As part of the KIPP DC network, the school is dedicated to preparing students in early childhood and elementary grades for success in college and beyond. The academy is built on the belief that a structured, rigorous, and supportive academic environment is essential for closing the opportunity gap. By focusing on both core academic mastery and the development of character strengths, the school aims to empower students to lead choice-filled lives.
The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provide students with more time for personalized instruction and enrichment activities. KIPP DC Spring Academy fosters a strong sense of community, emphasizing a "team and family" culture that involves educators, parents, and students in the educational process. Through a commitment to high expectations and intentional support systems, the school seeks to provide its diverse student body with the tools and confidence necessary to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
For more information, contact KIPP DC Spring Academy PCS at (202) 397-5477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
http://www.kippdc.org
KIPP DC SPRING ACADEMY PCS is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 410 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:
- 410
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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 410 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP DC SPRING ACADEMY PCS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.