Enrollment
388
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 110003100488 Charter school
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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 Dc Pcs · District of Columbia
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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs reports 388 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 89.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp Dc Pcs spends $32,978 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 88.5% from local sources (property taxes), and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Dc - Quest Academy Pcs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 61% | — | — |
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 74% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
89.4%
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
$32,978
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 388 Top 61% in District of Columbia — larger than 39% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110003100488
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 89.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Dc Pcs, which includes Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs.
$32,978
Per student
-5%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+69%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 88.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs has 388 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is African American at 96.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.