- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Kipp Zenith Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Zenith Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480026411247Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Zenith Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #347 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Zenith Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Zenith Academy ranks #347 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026411247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Kipp Zenith Academy held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 480026411247 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
780 enr · 19:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Zenith Academy held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Zenith Academy 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
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school
Kipp Zenith Academy
780 students
What this shows Kipp Zenith Academy reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Zenith Academy compares
Kipp Zenith Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Kipp Zenith Academy is less 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 Zenith Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Zenith Academy'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
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Zenith Academy
How many students attend Kipp Zenith Academy?
Kipp Zenith Academy has 780 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Zenith Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Zenith Academy is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Zenith Academy?
90.5% of students at Kipp Zenith Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Zenith Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Zenith Academy is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Zenith Academy?
Kipp Zenith Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Zenith Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Zenith Academy ranks #347 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 Zenith Academy, 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.