Kipp Summit Academy District

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San Lorenzo, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Kipp Summit Academy District #997 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,381 per pupil, Kipp Summit Academy District ranks #1666 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

421
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,381
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kipp Summit Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 421 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 Alameda County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,381 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 23.5% local, 64.7% state, and 11.9% 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 41/100, ranked #997 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 15.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.2% Asian, 37.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Kipp Summit Academy, enrolling 427 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kipp Summit Academy District a distant remainder — means Kipp Summit 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 Summit Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 57.2% 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). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. 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 Summit Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.9% — 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 Summit Academy District is typically wider than the Kipp Summit 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?

11.9%
Federal
64.7%
State
23.5%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
997 / 1517
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 Summit Academy District.

White 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 56.2%
Multiracial 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

15.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kipp Summit Academy District

School Enrollment
Kipp Summit Academy
Charter
427

How Kipp Summit Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
South Bay Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Anderson Valley Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Luther Burbank Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Kipp Summit 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 Summit Academy District?

Kipp Summit Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 421 students.

How much does Kipp Summit Academy District spend per student?

Kipp Summit Academy District spends $11,381 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #997 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Kipp Summit Academy District?

Kipp Summit Academy District students are 56.2% Asian, 37.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American, 2.1% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kipp Summit Academy District?

Kipp Summit Academy District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #997 out of 1517 districts in California.