- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Kipp Poder Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Poder Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480026413246Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Poder Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #61 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Poder Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Poder Academy ranks #61 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026413246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Kipp Poder Academy shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-43.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 480026413246 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
241 enr · 11.5:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Poder Academy shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-43.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Poder 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 241
Kipp Poder Academy
241 students
What this shows Kipp Poder Academy reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Poder Academy compares
Kipp Poder Academy is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
African American 11.2%
White 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Kipp Poder Academy is less mixed than 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 Poder 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 Poder 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 middle 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Poder Academy
How many students attend Kipp Poder Academy?
Kipp Poder Academy has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Poder Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Poder Academy is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Poder Academy?
80.1% of students at Kipp Poder Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Poder Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Poder Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Poder Academy?
Kipp Poder Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Poder Academy rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Poder Academy ranks #61 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Poder 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.