KIPP DC ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY PCS

KIPP DC Arts and Technology 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 347 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 19 teachers, KIPP DC Arts and Technology Academy PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Arts and Technology Academy (ATA) is a public charter elementary school located in the Deanwood neighborhood of Ward 7 in Washington, D.C. As part of the highly regarded KIPP DC network, the school is founded on the organization’s core mission of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college, careers, and life. The academy is noted for its structured, high-expectations learning environment, which emphasizes both academic rigor and character development to ensure that students build a strong foundation for their future education.

Beyond traditional core subjects, the school integrates a specialized focus on the arts and technology to foster creativity and digital literacy in its student body. By combining a demanding curriculum with a supportive school culture, KIPP DC Arts and Technology Academy aims to close the achievement gap and provide its students with the tools necessary to compete at the highest levels. The school maintains a commitment to community engagement and works closely with families to ensure that students are not only meeting academic benchmarks but also growing into confident, well-rounded individuals.

For more information, contact KIPP DC Arts and Technology Academy PCS at (202) 398-6811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.