KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)

Mattapan, Massachusetts — 1 schools

577
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,718
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) operates 1 public schools serving 577 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 646 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Suffolk County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,718 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 75.3% local, 6.7% state, and 18.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #325 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 323:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.1% African American, 36.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White across the district's schools.

Kipp Academy Boston Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) is typically wider than the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 40.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.0%
Federal
6.7%
State
75.3%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
325 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Suffolk County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District).

White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
African American 59.1%
Multiracial 3.1%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

323:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)

School Enrollment
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School
Charter
646

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)?

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 577 students.

How much does KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) spend per student?

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) spends $23,718 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #325 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Suffolk County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)?

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) students are 59.1% African American, 36.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)?

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #325 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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