KIPP Philadelphia CS

2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132

www.kippphiladelphia.org

Charter School 838 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School is a prominent public charter school located in North Philadelphia. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates on the core philosophy that every student, regardless of their background, has the potential to succeed in college and the workforce. The school is known for its "no excuses" approach to education, characterized by a structured learning environment, extended school days, and a rigorous academic curriculum designed to close the achievement gap for students in underserved communities.

Beyond academic instruction, KIPP Philadelphia emphasizes the development of character strengths and interpersonal skills, aiming to foster resilient, self-advocating, and community-minded graduates. The school works closely with families to maintain high expectations for behavior and performance while providing robust support systems to ensure students remain on the path to college readiness. By prioritizing both high-quality teaching and a supportive, values-driven culture, KIPP Philadelphia strives to empower its students to become leaders in their communities and beyond.

838

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Philadelphia CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	24
Black	781
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Black
781 (93.2 %)
Two or More
29 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
24 (2.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
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:	KIPP Philadelphia CS
Phone:	(267)758-2630
Website:	http://www.kippphiladelphia.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 92

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 90