Enrollment
848
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420088807693 Charter school
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Kipp West Philadelphia Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kipp West Philadelphia Cs · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp West Philadelphia Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs reports 848 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp West Philadelphia Cs spends $18,076 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 85.8% from local sources (property taxes), 0.1% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp West Philadelphia Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,076
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 848 Top 86% in Pennsylvania — larger than 14% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420088807693
Student demographics
African American 93.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.7%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp West Philadelphia Cs, which includes Kipp West Philadelphia Cs.
$18,076
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 85.8%
State 0.1%
Federal 14.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp West Philadelphia Cs
How many students attend Kipp West Philadelphia Cs?
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs has 848 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp West Philadelphia Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp West Philadelphia Cs is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp West Philadelphia Cs?
The largest demographic group at Kipp West Philadelphia Cs is African American at 93.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp West Philadelphia Cs?
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.