KIPP Columbus

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

1,920
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,393
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KIPP Columbus operates 1 public schools serving 1,920 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,945 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,393 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 2.7% local, 67.7% state, and 29.6% 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 — 42/100, ranked #469 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 324.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 82.7% African American, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% White across the district's schools.

Kipp Columbus accounts for 100.0% of all KIPP Columbus student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KIPP Columbus-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 Columbus student-counselor ratio is 324:1 — 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 Columbus is typically wider than the KIPP Columbus-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

29.6%
Federal
67.7%
State
2.7%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
469 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in KIPP Columbus.

White 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 82.7%
Multiracial 7.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
324.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in KIPP Columbus

School Enrollment
Kipp Columbus
Charter
1,945

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KIPP Columbus?

KIPP Columbus has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,920 students.

How much does KIPP Columbus spend per student?

KIPP Columbus spends $13,393 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #469 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near KIPP Columbus?

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

What is the demographic composition of KIPP Columbus?

KIPP Columbus students are 82.7% African American, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for KIPP Columbus?

KIPP Columbus has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #469 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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