Enrollment
267
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Francisco, CA
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060162611255Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #51 of 83
- elementary schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy ranks #51 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District · California
NCES ID 060162611255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in San Francisco, California, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 970 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #756, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District spends $11,868 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Francisco's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary (673 students): Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 23.2:1).
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 San Francisco Bay Academy compares
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$11,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
African American 25.5%
White 4.9%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District, which includes Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy.
$11,868
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 13.5%
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.
Similar elementary schools in San Francisco
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
Standard public school
673 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Lawton Alternative
Standard public school
600 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
West Portal Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
Standard public school
586 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
How many students attend Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Francisco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher 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 San Francisco Bay Academy?
76.6% of students at Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy rank among elementary schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy ranks #51 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Francisco on the city page.
Is Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy a good school?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. 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 San Francisco Bay Academy District?
None; Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is its only campus.
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