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Elementary· 20 schools in district

KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS

5300 BLAINE STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019KIPP DC PCS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–KGCharter
295
Students
Total enrolled
$36,416
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 154% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 35% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 295 students in grades PK–KG in Washington, District of Columbia.
154% above average funding
District spends $36,416 per pupil, 154% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS is a mid-sized elementary in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades PK–KG with 295 students. The district invests $36,416 per student — 154% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS

295
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (PK–KG) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 139 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
98%
Asian1%
Black98%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110003100489

Academic Outcomes at KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20019

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,416Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$36,416
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,023
Student Support$6,919
Administration$4,370
Operations$5,462
Other$3,642
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $36,416 spent per student, an estimated $16,132 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
88%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
88.5%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $36,416/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCSKIPP DC - Heights Academy PCSKIPP DC - Spring Academy PCSKIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS
+6 more
↓
Middle
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCSKIPP DC - KEY Academy PCSKIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCSKIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS
+2 more
↓
High School
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCSKIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – KG
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictKIPP DC PCS →
Phone: (202)398-6811
NCES ID: 110003100489
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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769 students · 09–12
● 36 opp
Elem
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS
610 students · KG–04
● 33 opp
Elem
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS
469 students · 01–04
● 32 opp
Mid
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS
441 students · 05–08
● 32 opp
Mid
KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS
395 students · 05–08
● 33 opp
Elem
KIPP DC - Spring Academy PCS
390 students · 01–04
● 36 opp
Elem
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS
385 students · 01–04
● 33 opp
Elem
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS
383 students · 01–04
● 36 opp
District School Rankings
Location
5300 BLAINE STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.