KIPP WAYS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Kipp WAYS Primary School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 409 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 33 teachers, Kipp WAYS Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 WAYS Primary School, located at 350 Temple St NW in Atlanta, Georgia, is a public charter school that operates as part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. Serving elementary-aged students, the school is deeply integrated into the West Atlanta community. It operates on the core KIPP philosophy, which emphasizes a culture of high academic expectations, structured learning environments, and the belief that all students can succeed in college and beyond. The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional time for core academics and enrichment programs designed to close the achievement gap.

Beyond its focus on rigorous academic instruction—particularly in literacy and mathematics—KIPP WAYS Primary places a strong emphasis on character development. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum, teaching students values such as grit, curiosity, and community responsibility. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the local community, the school strives to create a supportive "team and family" atmosphere that prepares its young learners not only for middle school success but for long-term achievement in their future educational and professional pursuits.

For more information, contact Kipp WAYS Primary School at (404) 924-6310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.