Enrollment
405
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Liberation College Preparatory compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.9% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,642 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,401, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students) and Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students) alongside Kipp Liberation College Preparatory.
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 Liberation College Preparatory compares
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Texas Public Schools, which includes Kipp Liberation College Preparatory.
$12,327
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.0%
State 75.2%
Federal 19.8%
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.
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
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kipp Liberation College Preparatory a good school?
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas 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 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.
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