Enrollment
423
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 060161911444 Charter school
Kipp Heartwood Academy — San Jose, CA
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Heartwood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
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 Heartwood Academy District · California
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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Heartwood Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kipp Heartwood Academy reports 423 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the California average and 8% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp Heartwood Academy District spends $13,241 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 69.0% from the state, and 13.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), 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 Heartwood Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 43% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 11% in California — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 423 Top 43% in California — larger than 57% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 16:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.9% +1% vs state
NCES ID 060161911444
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
Asian 32.4%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.7%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Heartwood Academy District, which includes Kipp Heartwood Academy.
$13,241
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 69.0%
Federal 13.2%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Heartwood Academy
How many students attend Kipp Heartwood Academy?
Kipp Heartwood Academy has 423 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Heartwood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Heartwood Academy is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Heartwood Academy?
55.9% of students at Kipp Heartwood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Heartwood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Heartwood Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Heartwood Academy?
Kipp Heartwood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) 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.