Enrollment
427
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Lorenzo, CA
Kipp Summit Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Summit Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060245711159Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Summit Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in San Lorenzo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Summit Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Summit Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in San Lorenzo, CA.
School address
District: Kipp Summit Academy District · California
NCES ID 060245711159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Summit Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Summit Academy
Kipp Summit Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in San Lorenzo, California, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,609 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #287.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 54/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kipp Summit Academy District spends $11,381 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Lorenzo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hesperian Elementary (500 students): Kipp Summit Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 26.3:1).
Kipp Summit Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Kipp Summit 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 Summit Academy compares
Kipp Summit 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,381
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
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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
Asian 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 3.0%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Kipp Summit Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Summit Academy District, which includes Kipp Summit Academy.
$11,381
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 64.7%
Federal 11.9%
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 Lorenzo
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hesperian Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Bay Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Del Rey Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 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 (~427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Summit Academy
How many students attend Kipp Summit Academy?
Kipp Summit Academy has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Lorenzo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Summit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Summit Academy is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Summit Academy?
57.2% of students at Kipp Summit Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Summit Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Summit Academy is Asian at 56.2% of enrollment, in San Lorenzo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Summit Academy?
Kipp Summit Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Summit Academy rank among elementary schools in San Lorenzo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Summit Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in San Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo on the city page.
Is Kipp Summit Academy a good school?
Kipp Summit Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Summit Academy District?
None; Kipp Summit Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Kipp Summit Academy is its only campus.
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