Enrollment
1,637
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250008201845 Charter school
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School — Lynn, MA
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kipp Academy Lynn Charter (District) · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School reports 1,637 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 116.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 131 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp Academy Lynn Charter (District) spends $22,989 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 81.2% from local sources (property taxes), 7.3% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,989
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.5 FTE
Per 131 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,637 Top 98% in Massachusetts — larger than 2% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 116.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250008201845
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
African American 14.5%
White 5.0%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 12.5
Students per counselor 131:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.3%
In-school suspensions 44
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Academy Lynn Charter (District), which includes Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School.
$22,989
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 7.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Lynn
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Wm P Connery
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541 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
How many students attend Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School?
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School has 1,637 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lynn, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School is 13.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lynn, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School?
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.