Enrollment
454
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Kipp Heritage Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Heritage Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060225913763Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Heritage Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #36 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Heritage Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Heritage Academy ranks #36 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Kipp Heritage Academy District · California
NCES ID 060225913763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Heritage Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Heritage Academy
Kipp Heritage Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 454 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #225.
Its student body is led by Asian (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (48%) (diversity index 53/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kipp Heritage Academy District spends $11,861 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Kipp Heritage Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 22.1:1).
Kipp Heritage Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Kipp Heritage Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp Heritage Academy compares
Kipp Heritage Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,861
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
African American 1.3%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Kipp Heritage Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Heritage Academy District, which includes Kipp Heritage Academy.
$11,861
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 70.1%
Federal 11.0%
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 elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Heritage Academy
How many students attend Kipp Heritage Academy?
Kipp Heritage Academy has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Heritage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Heritage Academy is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Heritage Academy?
48.1% of students at Kipp Heritage Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Heritage Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Heritage Academy is Asian at 49.1% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Heritage Academy?
Kipp Heritage Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Heritage Academy rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Heritage Academy ranks #36 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Jose on the city page.
Is Kipp Heritage Academy a good school?
Kipp Heritage Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kipp Heritage Academy District?
None; Kipp Heritage Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Kipp Heritage Academy is its only campus.
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