Enrollment
587
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menlo Park, CA
Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Valiant Community Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060248114087Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Valiant Community Prep earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Menlo Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Valiant Community Prep has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Valiant Community Prep ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Menlo Park, CA.
School address
District: Kipp Valiant Community Prep District · California
NCES ID 060248114087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Valiant Community Prep compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Menlo Park, California, enrolling 587 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,673, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kipp Valiant Community Prep District spends $12,273 per pupil, 26% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Menlo Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside La Entrada Middle (612 students): Kipp Valiant Community Prep is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 15.3:1).
Kipp Valiant Community Prep District is a single-school charter district, so Kipp Valiant Community Prep 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 Valiant Community Prep compares
Kipp Valiant Community Prep on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$12,273
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 + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 92.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Kipp Valiant Community Prep is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Valiant Community Prep District, which includes Kipp Valiant Community Prep.
$12,273
Per student
-26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.1%
State 83.7%
Federal 14.2%
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 Menlo Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
La Entrada Middle
Standard public school
612 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
280 students 14.7:1 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 (~587 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Valiant Community Prep
How many students attend Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menlo Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Valiant Community Prep is 20.2:1, 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 Valiant Community Prep?
73.8% of students at Kipp Valiant Community Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Valiant Community Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Menlo Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Valiant Community Prep rank among elementary schools in Menlo Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Valiant Community Prep ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park on the city page.
Is Kipp Valiant Community Prep a good school?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Valiant Community Prep District?
None; Kipp Valiant Community Prep District is a single-school charter district, and Kipp Valiant Community Prep is its only campus.
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