KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HOUSTON, Texas — 58 schools

33,068
Total Enrollment
58
Schools
$12,423
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 58 public schools serving 33,068 students, placing it among the larger districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 other, 22 elementary, 11 high, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 34,213 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,423 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 5.0% local, 75.2% state, and 19.8% 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 — 40/100, ranked #698 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 12 of 58 schools offering Advanced Placement (86 AP courses district-wide), a 558.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.4% Hispanic or Latino, 25.0% African American, 2.1% White across the district's schools.

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 9.5× across entities

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 115 students (lowest) to 1,092 students (highest), a spread of 977 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 85.4% 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 — including this one — 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 TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 559:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 24.7% — 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 TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

19.8%
Federal
75.2%
State
5.0%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
698 / 1044
State Rank
50
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 Harris County county, where this district is located.

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,323
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$2,116
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 58 schools in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
African American 25.0%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12 / 58
Schools with AP
86 AP courses total
558.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Kipp Mosaic Pri
Charter
1,092
Kipp Sharp Prep
Charter
1,078
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
Charter
1,056
Kipp Journey Pri
Charter
1,052
Kipp Unity Pri
Charter
1,050
Kipp Connect Middle
Charter
979
Kipp Dream Prep
Charter
929
Kipp Shine Prep
Charter
920
Kipp Austin Collegiate
Charter
847
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Charter
820
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep
Charter
789
Kipp Mosaic Academy School
Charter
788
Kipp Zenith Academy
Charter
780
Kipp Explore Academy
Charter
756
Kipp Nexus Pri
Charter
739
Kipp Climb Academy
Charter
679
Kipp Houston H S
Charter
642
Kipp University Prep H S
Charter
630
Kipp East End H S
Charter
625
Kipp Sunnyside H S
Charter
622
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Charter
618
Kipp Generations Collegiate
Charter
614
Kipp Northeast College Preparatory
Charter
614
Kipp Somos H S
Charter
573
Kipp Journey Collegiate School
Charter
561
Kipp Paseo Pri
Charter
560
Kipp Connect H S
Charter
554
Kipp Spirit College Prep
Charter
532
Kipp Alegria Pri
Charter
532
Kipp Peace El
Charter
525
Kipp Truth El
Charter
515
Kipp 3d Academy
Charter
513
Kipp Austin Comunidad
Charter
513
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
Charter
509
Kipp Academy Middle
Charter
508
Kipp Pleasant Grove Pri
Charter
496
Kipp Austin Brave
Charter
490
Kipp Aspire Academy
Charter
470
Kipp Austin College Prep
Charter
465
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Charter
453
Kipp Destiny El
Charter
452
Kipp Truth Academy
Charter
440
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Charter
436
Kipp Nexus Middle
Charter
432
Kipp Un Mundo Pri
Charter
426
Kipp Esperanza Pri
Charter
424
Kipp Academy West Middle
Charter
422
Kipp Camino Academy
Charter
408
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter
405
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Charter
393
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Charter
388
Kipp Austin Obras
Charter
373
Kipp Voyage Academy for Girls
Charter
368
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
Charter
341
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy
Charter
340
Kipp Destiny Middle
Charter
321
Kipp Poder Academy
Charter
241
Kipp Austin Vista Middle Schools
Charter
115

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 58 schools, including 22 other, 3 middle, 11 high, 22 elementary. Total enrollment is 33,068 students.

How much does KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $12,423 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #698 in Texas.

What is the average rent near KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 69.4% Hispanic or Latino, 25.0% African American, 2.1% White, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 58 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #698 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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