- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Liberation College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026411548Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #86 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Liberation College Preparatory ranks #86 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026411548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 480026411548 · Houston, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
405 enr · 15.6:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory 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 405
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
405 students
What this shows Kipp Liberation College Preparatory reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Liberation College Preparatory compares
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Kipp Liberation College Preparatory is about as mixed as 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 Liberation College Preparatory 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Liberation College Preparatory'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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
How many students attend Kipp Liberation College Preparatory?
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Liberation College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Liberation College Preparatory is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Liberation College Preparatory?
88.9% of students at Kipp Liberation College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Liberation College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Liberation College Preparatory is African American at 70.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Liberation College Preparatory?
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Liberation College Preparatory rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Liberation College Preparatory ranks #86 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 Liberation College Preparatory, 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.