- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Kipp Unity Pri
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Unity Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480026413280Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Unity Pri earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #273 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Unity Pri has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Unity Pri ranks #273 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026413280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+145 students YoY
Kipp Unity Pri grew from 877 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+145 students YoY 480026413280 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,050 enr · 26.3:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Unity Pri grew from 877 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Unity Pri 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
- This school
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- Kipp Connect M
Kipp Connect Middle
979 students
What this shows Kipp Unity Pri reports 1,050 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Unity Pri compares
Kipp Unity Pri 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 79% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 79% 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
7.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Kipp Unity Pri 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 Unity Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | 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 Connect Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Unity Pri'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
- 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 (~1,050 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Unity Pri
How many students attend Kipp Unity Pri?
Kipp Unity Pri has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), up 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Unity Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Unity Pri is 26.3:1, which is 79% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Unity Pri?
86.9% of students at Kipp Unity Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Unity Pri?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Unity Pri is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Unity Pri?
Kipp Unity Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Unity Pri rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Unity Pri ranks #273 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 Unity Pri, 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.