- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Kipp Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026407911Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Academy Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #24 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Academy Middle ranks #24 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026407911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kipp Academy Middle held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 480026407911 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
508 enr · 21.2:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Academy Middle held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- Kipp Sharp Pre
Kipp Sharp Prep
1,078 students
- Kipp Connect H
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
1,056 students
- Kipp Journey P
Kipp Journey Pri
1,052 students
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school
Kipp Academy Middle
508 students
What this shows Kipp Academy Middle reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Academy Middle compares
Kipp Academy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
African American 33.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Kipp Academy Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Kipp Texas Public Schools reports $13,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Academy Middle
How many students attend Kipp Academy Middle?
Kipp Academy Middle has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy Middle is 21.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Academy Middle?
90.0% of students at Kipp Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Academy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Academy Middle?
Kipp Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Academy Middle rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Academy Middle ranks #24 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Academy Middle, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students), and Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.