KIPP DC LEAP ACADEMY PCS
KIPP DC LEAP Academy PCS is a public charter school located in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in early childhood education (typically preschool through kindergarten), the school is part of the extensive KIPP DC network, which is dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college, careers, and beyond. The academy focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation while prioritizing character development, aiming to create a joyful and supportive learning environment for its youngest learners.
As a member of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) family, LEAP Academy emphasizes high expectations, a rigorous curriculum, and a "whole-child" approach to education. The school promotes close partnerships between educators and families to ensure that students develop the necessary social-emotional and foundational academic skills to thrive as they transition into primary school. By focusing on small-group instruction and individualized attention, the school strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all students in the District.
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
http://www.kippdc.org
KIPP DC LEAP ACADEMY PCS is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 198 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board - District:
- KIPP DC PCS
- Total Students:
- 198
- Teachers:
- 12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 198 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP DC LEAP ACADEMY PCS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.