KIPP DESTINY EL

KIPP DESTINY EL is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 589 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, KIPP DESTINY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 DESTINY ELementary, located on W. Camp Wisdom Road in Dallas, Texas, is a public charter school that operates as part of the well-known KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. Serving elementary-aged students in the Oak Cliff/Southwest Dallas area, the school is built on the network’s signature mission of preparing students in under-resourced communities for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a "high expectations, high support" culture, utilizing an extended school day and a rigorous academic curriculum designed to close the achievement gap and foster character development alongside traditional scholarship.

Beyond academics, KIPP Destiny places a significant focus on holistic student growth and community engagement. The school’s culture is intentionally structured to build strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, often integrating social-emotional learning into the daily routine. By fostering a structured and supportive environment, the school aims to instill values such as grit, curiosity, and community responsibility, ensuring that students are not only meeting state academic standards but are also developing the leadership skills necessary for future educational and professional environments.

For more information, contact KIPP DESTINY EL at (972) 323-4220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.