KIPP UNITY PRI

KIPP UNITY PRI is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 500 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 20 teachers, KIPP UNITY PRI has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 UNITY PRImary is a public charter elementary school located in the Alief area of Houston, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates under a mission centered on preparing students for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a high-expectations academic environment, utilizing a structured curriculum that focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and character development to ensure students are equipped for the rigors of middle and high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, KIPP UNITY PRImary places a significant emphasis on building a supportive and inclusive school culture. The school integrates social-emotional learning into the daily experience, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and a sense of community responsibility. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close partnerships with families, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of the students in the Houston community, ultimately striving to close the opportunity gap for its pupil population.

For more information, contact KIPP UNITY PRI at (832) 328-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8500 HWY 6 S
HOUSTON, TX 77083
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KIPP UNITY PRI is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 500 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
500
Teachers:
20.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 500 students

Black or African American
56.2%
Hispanic/Latino
37.0%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
White
0.8%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.