- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Balch Springs, TX
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480026413674Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Balch Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Balch Springs, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026413674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+22.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 480026413674 · Balch Springs, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
618 enr · 16.7:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+22.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy 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
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
618 students
What this shows Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy compares
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
African American 31.7%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy 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 | Similar 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 Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy'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 other 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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
How many students attend Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Balch Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
86.9% of students at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Balch Springs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy 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 Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy rank among schools in Balch Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Balch Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Balch Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy, 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.