KIPP Charlotte

(704)537-2044

Charter School 944 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Charlotte is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the nationally recognized Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence, utilizing extended school days and a structured learning environment to close the opportunity gap for its students.

Beyond core academics, KIPP Charlotte places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school aims to empower young learners by fostering leadership skills and a commitment to personal responsibility. By integrating a supportive school culture with a college-preparatory curriculum, KIPP Charlotte strives to ensure that every student has the tools and agency required to navigate higher education and thrive in their future professional careers.

944

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Charlotte
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	96
Black	809
Asian	2
Two or More	33

Black
809 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
96 (10.2 %)
Two or More
33 (3.5 %)
White
4 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	KIPP: Charlotte
Phone:	(704)537-2044
Website:	http://kippnc.org/our-schools/kipp-charlotte/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	804
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 83

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 124

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP Charlotte
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	124
Grade 6	97
Grade 7	99
Grade 8	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP Charlotte
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	457	48.4%
Male	487	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)