Kipp Heartwood Academy District

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San Jose, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks Kipp Heartwood Academy District #494 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,578 per pupil, Kipp Heartwood Academy District ranks #1262 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

415
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,578
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kipp Heartwood Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 415 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Santa Clara County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,578 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 17.8% local, 69.0% state, and 13.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 61/100, ranked #494 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 14.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.8% Hispanic or Latino, 32.4% Asian, 0.5% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Kipp Heartwood Academy, enrolling 423 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Kipp Heartwood Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Kipp Heartwood Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kipp Heartwood Academy District a distant remainder — means Kipp Heartwood Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Kipp Heartwood Academy District reports 55.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Kipp Heartwood Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.2%
Federal
69.0%
State
17.8%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
494 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Kipp Heartwood Academy District.

Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
Asian 32.4%
Multiracial 1.4%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

14.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kipp Heartwood Academy District

School Enrollment
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter
423

How Kipp Heartwood Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Gold Rush Charter District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Animo Venice Charter High District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Summerville Elementary Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Oakland Charter High District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Kipp Heartwood Academy District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kipp Heartwood Academy District?

Kipp Heartwood Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 415 students.

How much does Kipp Heartwood Academy District spend per student?

Kipp Heartwood Academy District spends $15,578 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #494 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Kipp Heartwood Academy District?

Kipp Heartwood Academy District students are 64.8% Hispanic or Latino, 32.4% Asian, 0.5% White, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kipp Heartwood Academy District?

Kipp Heartwood Academy District has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #494 out of 1526 districts in California.