- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Prime 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 480026413291Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Prime College Preparatory earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #86 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Prime College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Prime College Preparatory ranks #86 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026413291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Kipp Prime College Preparatory held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 480026413291 · Houston, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
453 enr · 16.8:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Prime College Preparatory held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Prime 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
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
453 students
What this shows Kipp Prime College Preparatory reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Prime College Preparatory compares
Kipp Prime 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
10
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Kipp Prime College Preparatory 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 Prime 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 | 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 Prime 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Prime College Preparatory
How many students attend Kipp Prime College Preparatory?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Prime College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Prime College Preparatory is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Prime College Preparatory?
87.1% of students at Kipp Prime College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Prime College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Prime College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Prime College Preparatory?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Prime College Preparatory rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Prime 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 Prime 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.