KIPP One Academy

Charter School 985 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

KIPP One Academy, located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates on a college-preparatory model designed to equip students with the academic skills and character traits necessary to succeed in rigorous high school environments and beyond. The academy emphasizes a structured learning environment, extended school days, and a strong partnership between teachers, students, and families to foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond academics, KIPP One Academy places a significant focus on cultivating a supportive school culture rooted in the values of "choice, power, and community." The school integrates social-emotional learning into its curriculum to help students navigate challenges and develop leadership skills. By providing personalized support and maintaining high expectations for all scholars, the institution aims to bridge the opportunity gap and prepare its graduates to become self-advocates who are capable of navigating and succeeding in a college-bound pathway.

985

Total Students

91.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP One Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	366
Black	611
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
611 (62.0 %)
Hispanic
366 (37.2 %)
White
4 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)938-8578
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	985
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 107

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP One Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	105
Grade 6	107
Grade 7	95
Grade 8	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP One Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	466	47.3%
Male	519	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)