Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District

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San Jose, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District #1151 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,866 per pupil, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District ranks #1603 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

395
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,866
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 395 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 $11,866 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 17.3% local, 69.4% state, and 13.4% 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 35/100, ranked #1151 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 1.2% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy, enrolling 416 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District a distant remainder — means Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy 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 Prize Preparatory Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District is typically wider than the Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.4%
Federal
69.4%
State
17.3%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
1151 / 1517
State Rank
50
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 Prize Preparatory Academy District.

White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
Asian 19.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

22.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District

School Enrollment
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter
416

How Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
College Preparatory Middle District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
High Tech High International District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Aspire Rosa Parks Academy District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pivot Charter School - North Bay District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Kipp Prize Preparatory 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 Prize Preparatory Academy District?

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 395 students.

How much does Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District spend per student?

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District spends $11,866 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1151 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District?

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District students are 79.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 1.2% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District?

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1151 out of 1517 districts in California.