Kipp West Philadelphia Cs

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1 schools

An equity score of 19/100 ranks Kipp West Philadelphia Cs #609 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,729 per pupil, Kipp West Philadelphia Cs ranks #391 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

805
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,729
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kipp West Philadelphia Cs operates 1 public schools serving 805 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 $16,729 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 85.8% local, 0.1% state, and 14.1% 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 19/100, ranked #609 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 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.

Its largest campus is Kipp West Philadelphia Cs, enrolling 848 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kipp West Philadelphia Cs a distant remainder — 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.

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

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.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.1%
Federal
0.1%
State
85.8%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
609 / 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 West Philadelphia Cs.

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 93.4%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

38.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kipp West Philadelphia Cs

School Enrollment
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs
Charter
848

How Kipp West Philadelphia Cs Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Moshannon Valley Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Northern Cambria Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Portage Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Chester County Iu 24 Similar size No spending data Less locally funded
Propel Cs-Montour Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Kipp West 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 West Philadelphia Cs?

Kipp West Philadelphia Cs has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 805 students.

How much does Kipp West Philadelphia Cs spend per student?

Kipp West Philadelphia Cs spends $16,729 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #609 in Pennsylvania.

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 school. 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 19/100, ranking #609 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.