- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Kipp Sharp Prep
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Sharp Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480026411387Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Sharp Prep earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #282 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Sharp Prep has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sharp Prep ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026411387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Kipp Sharp Prep grew from 904 students in 2022-23 to 1,024 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 480026411387 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,078 enr · 28.4:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Sharp Prep grew from 904 students in 2022-23 to 1,024 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Sharp Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- This school
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
- Kipp Connect M
Kipp Connect Middle
979 students
What this shows Kipp Sharp Prep reports 1,078 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Sharp Prep compares
Kipp Sharp Prep 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 93% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,078
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
African American 18.7%
Asian 9.2%
White 5.4%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Kipp Sharp Prep 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 Sharp Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Sharp Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 44.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,078 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Sharp Prep
How many students attend Kipp Sharp Prep?
Kipp Sharp Prep has 1,078 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 1,024 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sharp Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sharp Prep is 28.4:1, which is 93% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Sharp Prep?
77.3% of students at Kipp Sharp Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Sharp Prep?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Sharp Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Sharp Prep?
Kipp Sharp Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sharp Prep rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sharp Prep ranks #282 of 435 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 schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Sharp Prep, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students), and Kipp Journey Pri (1,052 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.