- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026412173Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #49 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys ranks #49 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480026412173 · Houston, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
341 enr · 14.8:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys 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 341
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
341 students
What this shows Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys compares
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
African American 33.7%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is more 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 Polaris Academy for Boys 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 Polaris Academy for Boys'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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
How many students attend Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
88.4% of students at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys ranks #49 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 Polaris Academy for Boys, 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.