KIPP West Philadelphia CS operates 1 public schools serving 805 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 848 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Philadelphia County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,076 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 85.8% local, 0.1% state, and 14.1% 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 — 16/100, ranked #627 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 38.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs accounts for 100.0% of all KIPP West Philadelphia CS student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KIPP West 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.
KIPP West Philadelphia CS chronic absenteeism rate is 38.7% — 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.
How many schools are in KIPP West Philadelphia CS?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 805 students.
How much does KIPP West Philadelphia CS spend per student?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS spends $18,076 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #627 in Pennsylvania.
What is the average rent near KIPP West Philadelphia CS?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of KIPP West Philadelphia CS?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS students are 93.4% African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for KIPP West Philadelphia CS?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #627 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.