Kipp North Philadelphia Cs

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1 schools

An equity score of 8/100 ranks Kipp North Philadelphia Cs #642 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,166 per pupil, Kipp North Philadelphia Cs ranks #552 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

588
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,166
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kipp North Philadelphia Cs operates 1 public schools serving 588 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. 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 Philadelphia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,166 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 88.4% local, 0.2% state, and 11.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 8/100, ranked #642 of 648 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 41.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.2% African American, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Kipp North Philadelphia Cs, enrolling 683 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Kipp North Philadelphia Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Kipp North Philadelphia Cs student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kipp North Philadelphia Cs a distant remainder — means Kipp North Philadelphia Cs-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 North Philadelphia Cs chronic absenteeism rate is 41.7% — 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?

11.4%
Federal
0.2%
State
88.4%
Local

Funding Equity

8
Equity Score
642 / 648
State Rank
49
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Kipp North Philadelphia Cs.

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 90.2%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

41.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kipp North Philadelphia Cs

School Enrollment
Kipp North Philadelphia Cs
Charter
683

How Kipp North Philadelphia Cs Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Baden Academy Cs Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Cs Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Montessori Regional Cs Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Allegheny-Clarion Valley Sd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Ad Prima Cs Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Kipp North Philadelphia Cs'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 North Philadelphia Cs?

Kipp North Philadelphia Cs has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 588 students.

How much does Kipp North Philadelphia Cs spend per student?

Kipp North Philadelphia Cs spends $15,166 per student. The district has an equity score of 8/100, ranking #642 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Kipp North Philadelphia Cs?

Kipp North Philadelphia Cs students are 90.2% African American, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kipp North Philadelphia Cs?

Kipp North Philadelphia Cs has an equity score of 8/100, ranking #642 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.